The high-end Metropolitan is ideally located in Brussels, close to the renowned Avenue Louise and bordered by the most beautiful areas of Ixelles, between the Abbaye and the Bois de la Cambre, not far from Etterbeek and the European district.
Bois de la Cambre
The Bois de la Cambre, one of the largest parks in the Brussels region, gets its name from the Abbey of La Cambre. Designed in the English style, it has the feel of a forest and offers walking or pony rides, jogging, and playgrounds.
Jardins de l'Abbaye
Located just a stone’s throw from Flagey Square, below the Louise and De Mot avenues, the gardens of the Abbey of La Cambre follow the undulating terrain. One part is designed as a wooded park, while the other is laid out in classical-style terraces.
Avenue Louise
The Ixelles Ponds
Extending the gardens of the Abbey of La Cambre, the Ixelles Ponds are a place for strolling in an architecturally rich neighborhood. It features stately homes in various styles: Art Nouveau and Art Deco, Neoclassical, Flemish Renaissance, and Gothic.
Café Belga
Café Belga is housed in the former offices of the national radio and television service. This place is like an institution for some Brussels residents who visit Flagey Square daily. It is probably the most popular bar on Flagey Square.
No matter if it’s morning, noon, or evening, you’ll find what you’re looking for. Whether it’s breakfast, a Sunday morning brunch, or an after-work drink, Café Belga will satisfy you.
Chalet Robinson
A lovely chalet located on an island in the heart of Bois de la Cambre, featuring noble elegance with the only access being a boat ride across the lake, which enhances its charm. Nestled in the heart of the woods, Chalet Robinson welcomes you to its restaurant and offers activities such as a boat or pedal boat ride, or a game of pétanque. Located on Robinson Island, the origin of the name is unknown, but according to legend, lost walkers in the woods saw a captain appear on his boat on the water, who took them to this lush island.
Cafe de la Presse
Café de la Presse is close to the Abbey of La Cambre. Over the past 10 years, Café de la Presse has proudly earned a place in the hearts of many coffee and brunch lovers. Diverse and multi-generational, it is a place where people love to gather. We offer an all-day menu ranging from freshly baked croissants to smoothie bowls, as well as lunch and cold drinks.
Square flagey
Flagey Square is one of the largest and most vibrant squares in Brussels, a popular meeting place especially for dining at restaurants, having a drink, enjoying the water fountains, or taking advantage of the many shops or the market on Saturdays and Sundays. It is the beating heart of Ixelles. This Brussels municipality is a cosmopolitan crossroads and a true cultural hub where life is good.
Shopping
Waterloo Boulevard is one of the most upscale and renowned streets in the capital. It is home to luxury fashion boutiques.
Canterbury
The Canterbury Tavern was founded in 1993. It is located by the Ixelles Ponds, just 5 minutes from the city center. In an enchanting setting, it offers its gastronomic specialties: farm-raised roast chicken on the spit, grilled boneless coquelet with béarnaise sauce, Alsatian-style sauerkraut (in season), steak tartare, and more.
ULB
The Free University of Brussels (Université Libre de Bruxelles) is a French-speaking Belgian university located on three main campuses (Solbosch, La Plaine, Erasme) in the Brussels-Capital region, as well as in Charleroi.
Villa Empain
The Villa Empain is an Art Deco-style villa, built from 1931 to 1934 by Swiss architect Michel Polak at number 67 on the current Franklin Roosevelt Avenue, commissioned by Baron Louis Empain. The villa, a testament to the architecture of its time, has become a cultural venue in Brussels’ artistic life.
The Ixelles Ponds
Extending the gardens of the Abbey of La Cambre, the Ixelles Ponds are a place for strolling in an architecturally rich neighborhood. It features stately homes in various styles: Art Nouveau and Art Deco, Neoclassical, Flemish Renaissance, and Gothic.
Nina
For a meal with friends, a drink with colleagues, or simply to celebrate an event, Nina welcomes your special moments and gives them a unique flavor.
People from Brussels will tell you, whether you’re single, a couple or have a family, in terms of a home or for business, whether you work or are retired, the location of the Metropolitan, at 19 Avenue Emile De Mot, has many assets – from the quietest to the most lively.
Opposite the building lies the Abbaye de la Cambre, an architectural jewel with origins dating back to the 13th century, and its superb park.
Cross the park and discover the famous ponds, les étangs d’Ixelles, a paradise for dreamers and joggers.
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Continuing this charming and picturesque walk, you will reach Place Flagey, one of the largest and most lively squares in Brussels, a popular meeting place for dining out, having a drink, enjoying the fountains or taking advantage of the many shops or the market on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Bascule district is also close to the Metropolitan, another place that is packed with shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants. Moreover, you are only a few steps away from the famous and much celebrated Avenue Louise, well-known for its prestigious boutiques.
Still in the vicinity of the Metropolitan, you will find the iconic Place du Châtelain, with its Wednesday market, a very lively and pleasant area for a stroll. There is also the Avenue Molière and Place Brugmann neighbourhood, with its fine restaurants, antique dealers and fashion boutiques, in particular.
