Wavre Things to Do

This extraordinary bioscope comprises two halls (seating 427 people) and is air-conditioned (a rare Belgian treat). Here you can watch celebrated international art films and film shorts, most shown in their original format with... more

Hôtel Hannon, built in 1903 in art nouveau style, is not just a beautiful building, but also a world-renowned photo gallery. The mansion was originally owned by Edouard Hannon (1853-1931), an engineer and master photographer. C... more

Belgium and beer connect the way France and wine do. If you haven’t ventured into this zone, you can have a safe start at Café Bizon, which serves some of the best beer this country has to offer. Try the popular Trappists and t... more

Located off Avenue Louise, this Irish pub was one of the first to set up outside of the European Commission area. This large establishment has wooden tables and earth-toned walls with various Irish posters. The crowd consists o... more

Antique furnishings, old chandeliers, a pair of statues and a striking baker's cabinet lend to the quaint and cozy atmosphere of this restaurant, located in an early 19th century house at the edge of the Forêt des Soignes. The... more

Since 1969, the Atelier de Recherche et d'Action Urbaine (Workshop for Urban Action and Research) has led the battle for the preservation of Brussels' architectural treasures which, in the past, have not always been treated wit... more

This is the city's prime location not just for contemporary theatre, but also for dance, music, art and sculpture. The theatre does not house its own company, but instead engages new groups each performance series. The events a... more

This large church stands in a quiet part of town and was designed by Luc Fayd'herbe, a pupil of Rubens. It is a great example of Flemish baroque in Belgium. Inside you'll find a beautiful pulpit and paintings by the seventeenth... more

Moved in 1969 to the cellars of the Palais des Beaux-Arts, this film museum is not only a fascinating museum, but it also houses two theatres. Within the museum exhibition, you can discover the primeval history of cinema shown... more

Established in 1943, Théâtre du Rideau (Curtain Theatre) is now probably the most distinguished French-speaking theatre group in the country. The actors perform in the magnificent Palais des Beaux-Arts. Founded by actor Claude... more