La Bibliotheque Solvay (2 June)
La Bibliothèque Solvay
(for "High Speed Internet For All" Conference 09:00-17:00 on Wednesday 2 June 2010)
Situated in Leopold Park in the heart of the European Quarter, the Bibliothèque Solvay (Solvay Library) is just over 100 years old.
Behind its simple classical facade, the Bibliothèque Solvay hides a rich decor of precious wood, mosaics and stained glass windows, all covered by a large glass roof.
This listed building from 1902 is one of the finest examples of eclecticism in Belgium. This prestigious setting lends events a particular elegance and charm. Read more about the history of the building here.
Getting There
La Bibliothèque Solvay
Leopoldpark
137 rue Belliard
B-1040 Brussels
BELGUIM
Tel: +32 (0)2 738 7596
Fax: +32 (0)2 736 2985
From Brussels International Airport (Zaventem):
By taxi: Price: 35€ (20-30 minutes)
By train: Up to 4 trains an hour to Brussels (20-30 minutes). Get off at Central Station/Gare Centrale.
Take Metro line 1A towards Hermann-Debroux or Metro 1B towards Stockel. Get off at "Maelbeek" station and take the Chaussée d’Etterbeek's exit (metro: 5 minutes). At the exit, turn right and walk 5 minutes on Chaussée d’Etterbeek. Cross Rue Belliard and follow signs to La Bibliothèque Solvay. The building is at the top of the Park, on your left.
From Train Station “Midi/Zuid” (Eurostar/TGV/Thalys):
By bus: Bus 27 towards "Midi". Get off at Parc Léopold. 200 meter walk to "La Bibliothèque Solvay".
By metro: Take Metro 2 towards Simonis. Change at Arts-Loi to Metro 1A towards Herrmann-Debroux or 1B towards Stockel. Get off at Maelbeek and take Chaussée d’Etterbeek exit (metro: 15 minutes). Turn right and walk 7 minutes on Chaussée d’Etterbeek. Cross Rue Belliard and follow signs to La Bibliothèque Solvay. The building is at the top of the Park, on your left.
From Rondpoint Schuman (Charlemagne, Breydel, Justus Lipsius):
Take Rue Froissart in the direction of Place Jourdan. Turn right on rue Belliard and follow it until you see the entrance to the Parc Léopold on your left. Follow the signs to La Bibliothèque Solvay (3 minute drive; 8 minute walk).
By Car:
The entrance by car to the Parc Léopold is not allowed. Parking is possible at:
- “Parking Arts/Loi”, 25 Chaussée d’Etterbeek (from there, walk 8 minutes on Chaussée d’Etterbeek. Cross Rue Belliard and follow signs to La Bibliothèque Solvay. The building is at the top of the Park, on your left.
The parking "Loi" is open from Monday to Friday from 6h30 to 22h00. However this parking is not free.
- Place Jourdan - from there, take walk down Chaussée d’Etterbeek. When you reach rue Belliard, turn left and follow it until you see the entrance of the Parc Léopold on your left. Follow the signs to La Bibliothèque Solvay.
