Villa Empain: A Jewel of Art and Architecture in Brussels

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from within Flemish Brabant, set your GPS to Av. Franklin Roosevelt 67, 1050 Bruxelles. From the E40 motorway, take exit 22 towards Brussels and follow signs for the city center. Continue on the Boulevard du Jardin Botanique and take a left onto Rue de la Loi. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Avenue de la Toison d'Or, then turn right onto Avenue Franklin Roosevelt. Villa Empain will be on your left. Note that parking is limited in the area, so be prepared to find a spot nearby.

• Train and Tram

  For those using public transport, take a train to Brussels Central Station. From there, transfer to tram line 93 or 94 towards 'Kronenburg' or 'Héros' respectively. Get off at the 'Franklin Roosevelt' stop. From the tram stop, walk approximately 5 minutes along Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, and you will find Villa Empain on your left. A train ticket from various locations in Flemish Brabant to Brussels typically costs around €5-€10, depending on your starting point.

• Bus

  Another public transport option is taking a bus. If you are near the 'Louise' area, you can catch bus line 60 towards 'Gare du Midi'. Get off at the 'Franklin Roosevelt' bus stop. Villa Empain is just a 5-minute walk from there along Avenue Franklin Roosevelt. A bus ticket will cost approximately €2.50.