Guidebook for Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
Arts & Culture
Fantastic museum dedicated to the artist who create the legendary Tintin comic book series in a wonderful new building designed by Christian de Portzamparc, a leading French architect.
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Museo ni Hergé
26 Rue du LabradorFantastic museum dedicated to the artist who create the legendary Tintin comic book series in a wonderful new building designed by Christian de Portzamparc, a leading French architect.
Multi-screen cinema (11 screens) showing a variety of films both dubbed into French and original language versions.
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Cinescope
55 Grand-PlaceMulti-screen cinema (11 screens) showing a variety of films both dubbed into French and original language versions.
Everything Else
One of the biggest sports centres in Belgium which will soon be expanded by an indoor athletics track aimed at top level athletes. Swimming pools, running tracks, climbing walls, tennis, etc.
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Centre Sportif de Blocry
1 Place des SportsOne of the biggest sports centres in Belgium which will soon be expanded by an indoor athletics track aimed at top level athletes. Swimming pools, running tracks, climbing walls, tennis, etc.
The railway station with three trains an hour to Brussels - the station is the 'end of the line' and is part of the (under development) regional express railway network around Brussels.
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Louvain-La-Neuve station
The railway station with three trains an hour to Brussels - the station is the 'end of the line' and is part of the (under development) regional express railway network around Brussels.
The town hall where you can deal with any administrative issues like residence permits if you intend to stay for a longer time...
City Hall
35 Av. des CombattantsThe town hall where you can deal with any administrative issues like residence permits if you intend to stay for a longer time...
Drinks & Nightlife
I love this alternative bar which promotes fair-trade and organic products with a good range of alternative beers and an eco-friendly kitchen serving decent food.
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Altérez-vous
6/A Pl. des BrabançonsI love this alternative bar which promotes fair-trade and organic products with a good range of alternative beers and an eco-friendly kitchen serving decent food.
Essentials
Local 'corner shop' open from 7.30am-9pm most days and on Sundays with a reasonable range of products and fresh bread every day - pricier than main supermarkets obviously.
Pres de Chez Soi
35 Pl. de l'EquerreLocal 'corner shop' open from 7.30am-9pm most days and on Sundays with a reasonable range of products and fresh bread every day - pricier than main supermarkets obviously.
Shopping
Local pharmacy - open Monday-Friday and on Saturday until 12.30pm. They will order products which usually can be delivered the same afternoon or next morning.
Pharmacie des Bruyères
31 Pl. de l'EquerreLocal pharmacy - open Monday-Friday and on Saturday until 12.30pm. They will order products which usually can be delivered the same afternoon or next morning.
Delhaize is the highest quality food supermarket in Belgium (and Belgian owned) - pricier than Aldi or Colyrut but quality of fruit and vegetables is better.
Delhaize Louvain-La-Neuve
10 Pl. de l'AccueilDelhaize is the highest quality food supermarket in Belgium (and Belgian owned) - pricier than Aldi or Colyrut but quality of fruit and vegetables is better.
Aldi, German discount chain in walking distance from Rue du Bassinia - reasonable range of products and for many basics the best place to shop if you are on a budget since quality of products is good
Neuhaus
10 Place de l'AcceuilAldi, German discount chain in walking distance from Rue du Bassinia - reasonable range of products and for many basics the best place to shop if you are on a budget since quality of products is good
The shopping centre integrated into the town centre, has most shops you could need from clothes through mobile phones to food and hardware.
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L'esplanade
10 Pl. de l'AccueilThe shopping centre integrated into the town centre, has most shops you could need from clothes through mobile phones to food and hardware.
Sightseeing
The local nature reserve managed by a nature warden and the University botanists. Wonderful place for a run or walk, discover the "humid zone" with ponds in the middle.
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Bois de Lauzelle
Boulevard de LauzelleThe local nature reserve managed by a nature warden and the University botanists. Wonderful place for a run or walk, discover the "humid zone" with ponds in the middle.
Ok not nearby, but one of my favourite museums in Brussels - you get headphones and hear the instruments playing as you wander round. It is located in a former art nouveau department store. Fab.
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Museo ng mga Instrumentong Pangmusika
2 Rue Montagne de la CourOk not nearby, but one of my favourite museums in Brussels - you get headphones and hear the instruments playing as you wander round. It is located in a former art nouveau department store. Fab.
Food Scene
The most successful new coffee/food chains in Belgium, as eco-friendly as a commercial chain can be. Coffee is ok (if not exceptional) - food is pricey but a coffee before 11am is only a euro.
EXKi
10 Pl. de l'UniversitéThe most successful new coffee/food chains in Belgium, as eco-friendly as a commercial chain can be. Coffee is ok (if not exceptional) - food is pricey but a coffee before 11am is only a euro.
Nice restaurant opposite the town hall where they have good seafood platters for those who enjoy oysters and the like. Best to reserve a table.
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Le Coup de Coeur
5 Espa. du Coeur de VilleNice restaurant opposite the town hall where they have good seafood platters for those who enjoy oysters and the like. Best to reserve a table.