Ixelles: Neighborhood of Artists and Anarchists

Dive into the heart of one of the most lively and iconoclastic neighborhoods of Brussels. This immersive journey invites you to discover the fascinating history of a neighborhood where creativity, rebellion, and social commitment intersect. The genesis of some major artistic movements Inspiring characters and personalities Discover the living places of some rebel thinkers of their times: Karl Marx, Proudhon, Victor Serge, Neel Doff,... The ephemeral "Université Nouvelle", radical version of the ULB The birthplace of Audrey Hepburn Des many unexpected stories and anecdotes Let yourself be guided through the picturesque streets of Ixelles, where art mingles with history and where traces of the past are found on every street corner. From the effervescence of artist studios to the traces left by anarchist movements and social struggles, each stage of this visit will make you discover a unique facet of the city, between heritage and modernity. You will explore hidden art galleries and discover emblematic places that have been refuges for artists and rallying points for activists. Our passionate guide will tell you the unpublished anecdotes that forged the rebel and artistic identity of Ixelles, while revealing secret places, often ignored by the Ixellois themselves. Whether you are an art lover, curious about history, or passionate about social struggles, this visit will offer you an original and deep look at one of the most emblematic neighborhoods of Brussels. Come and walk the streets of Ixelles, a true laboratory of ideas and cultures where art and anarchy meet to shape a Brussels that is both free and bold.