Journée à Louvain: nos bonnes adresses

Rwan (Lueven’s premise) is preparing to shine as the European cultural capital by 2030. We have found the best address to spend the day there!

Louvain’s sacred European cultural capital in 2030 is a bubble city where heritage, student joy and food meet. The Flemish city is known for its rich story and brewing scenes, with great addresses everywhere to eat and shop. We show you our favorites.

What to do in Leuven? Explore the library

Visiting Rwan would not be possible without pushing the gates of the majestic university library. Donations to the American people after World War I, this New Century building impressed just as much as its architecture. Thanks to free application, visitors are accompanied by audio in French. We first admire the exquisite oak reading room designed by renowned architect Henry Lacoste in order not to bother students. This is stored nearly 3 million books! Then there is a 300 step up which leads to the top of the 80m tower. At the top, the city’s 360° panorama provides a pause moment.

Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 6pm and Tuesday from 9am to 8pm, adults are 8 euros, students are 12-26 years old and 6 euros, 21 Monseigneur Ladeuzeplein. website.

Where to eat? In the temple of dim sum

Dim’s is a place to travel with creative Asian cuisine. Behind this small restaurant with original and red tones, we find Romain David and Martin Giard, already the origins of Comptoir Dim’s in Wolf, Brussels. Here we sit down to taste the bay, noodles, spring rolls, but especially the dim sum carefully imagined by celebrity chef Andrew Wong.

The map highlights 7 varieties of Shaomai, which open to the top, provide more filling than dough. Each bite reveals bold flavors such as shrimp, green asparagus, chestnuts and sesame seeds. Their slogans do not lie: these are “the hottest snacks in towns”!

Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 10pm, 9a Principal DeSumer Plin. website.

Where to have a drink? At the beer bar

Opened in 2021, Maltz quickly became a reference and was elected the Best Bar in the 4 consecutive Beer Awards. It is in this historic brewing city that there is a lack of a real beer bar that bets on quality. It’s done now!

Here, the map brings together the best of Belgian and international beer with special attention to local works. There are over 100 references, 12 of which are available in the barrel, as well as exquisite Gueuzes, Lambics, as well as handmade ciders, meats and natural wines. To take or provide, there is also beer in the jar. There is nothing better to accompany your cup than Belgian cheese or ice-cold drinks from nearby butcher shops.

Open Mondays 4pm to Tuesday to Thursday 10pm from 4pm Friday 4pm to midnight 2pm to 2am to midnight and Sunday to 10pm, Strat, Brussels. website.

Our favorite address: Harvest Club

Harvest Club is a fair and stylish concept store that has been involved in eco-responsibility for 10 years. A distinctive choice for sustainable brands. Patterns (female, male and female), decoration, accessories or beauty products rub shoulders in a warm atmosphere. Favorite timeless basics, Hindbag Banana Bag and Wondr Solid Soap Favorites. For those who consume consciously, it must be one.

Monday to Saturday from 10:30 am to 6.30 pm, Mathieu de Layensplein. website.

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