Madou district

The Madou district, located in the commune of Saint Josse, stands out for its captivating architecture and rich culture. The district is home to grand buildings housing European and international institutions, dynamic business districts and renowned international hotels. It is also surrounded by majestic historic thoroughfares, including the famous Rue Royale.

In the surrounding area, you’ll find a number of addresses to suit all tastes.

Throughout the year, this vast rehabilitated greenhouse plays host to concerts and must-see exhibitions. You can also enjoy a pleasant stroll through the surrounding botanical garden. This garden is particularly noteworthy for its iris garden, rose garden and sculptures of animals and nymphs.

The Musée Charlier is a jewel of Brussels art, unknown to tourists. Its salons, rich in period furniture, give it a unique charm! Portraits by Wiertz, Gouweloos and Agneessens, realistic and impressionist landscapes by Boulenger, Baron and Wytsman, paintings by Laermans, Vogels, Van Strydonck…

Le Public theatre occupies a prime position among Brussels’ cultural institutions. Its rich and varied programme has a well-established reputation. The venue also has a bar and restaurant where you can relax before a show.

The Théâtre de la Vie stands out as a small, intimate theatre with just 72 seats and a charming architecture of brick, wood and iron, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Its main commitment is to support young Belgian theatrical creation, with an emphasis on contemporary stage forms that tackle topical issues.

Enjoy a meal in the heart of the jungle at Serra, a restaurant that looks like a tropical oasis, nestled on the ground floor of the Hotel Indigo, with an authentic green atmosphere right in the middle of Brussels.

Eat Italian at La Piola Pizza, with its ultra-friendly atmosphere, pleasant terrace and, above all, pizzas to die for. It’s the number 1 pizzeria in Saint-Josse!