Andrelecht Beguine Convent Brussels

 

At the beginning, the place hosted eight women who were Beguines. They were at the service of the Chanoines who were linked with the Collegiate Church of Saint Pierre and Saint Guidon of Anderlecht. 

 

The Beguine convent stopped after the French Revolution but the place was still used for charitable purposes. Indeed, the buildings have been transformed into charity offices and then into an old people’s home. 

The buildings would have been demolished without the intervention of Daniel Van Damme, the curator of the Beguine Convent. He decided to transform the place into a museum aiming at recreating the everyday life of the Beguines by refurbishing the site. 

You will enjoy its garden with a view on the Collegiate Church and inside the small houses you will find ancient objects. You will get the feeling that you have been taken back to the old days when things were so different. 

This is definitely an uncommon and charming visit. 

 

During your stay in Brussels, we would be happy to welcome you in our hotel in Brussels’ city centre. It is close to the city centre and to the public transport. 

 

Practical Information: 

Erasmus House Museum Brussels 
Rue du Chapitre, 31 
1070 Brussels

Phone: +32 2 521 13 83