Discovering the Architectural Marvels of L'Escaut

Getting There

• Walking

  From the center of Louvain-la-Neuve, head towards the main square (Place des Sciences). Once you reach the square, exit onto Rue de la Station and walk straight until you reach the train station (Gare de Louvain-la-Neuve). At the train station, take the train towards Brussels. Get off at the next stop, which is 'Brussels-Midi'. From Brussels-Midi station, transfer to the metro and take Line 2 towards Simonis. Get off at 'Simonis' station, then change to Line 6 towards Roi Baudouin. Ride for 4 stops and get off at 'Josaphat' station. Exit the metro, and from there, it’s about a 15-minute walk to Rue de l'Escaut 60. Head north on Avenue de la Reine until you reach Rue de l'Escaut, and turn left. Continue walking until you see your destination on the left.

• Public Transit

  From Louvain-la-Neuve, walk to the train station (Gare de Louvain-la-Neuve). Purchase a ticket for a direct train to Brussels-Midi. Once you arrive at Brussels-Midi, transfer to the metro by following the signs to Line 2. Board the metro train heading towards Simonis. At Simonis, switch to Line 6, taking the train towards Roi Baudouin. After 4 stops, disembark at Josaphat station. Once you exit the metro, navigate to Avenue de la Reine, heading north, then take a left onto Rue de l'Escaut. Continue walking until you reach number 60 on your left.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, rent a bike from one of the bike-sharing stations in Louvain-la-Neuve. Head towards the train station (Gare de Louvain-la-Neuve), then cycle to Brussels-Midi station. From there, you can either continue cycling or take the metro as described in the public transit route. If cycling directly, follow the main roads from Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels, which may take around 30-40 minutes depending on your speed. Make sure to use bike lanes where available and follow local traffic regulations.