Old porcelain factory Demeuldre-Coché +

Durée :
1 hour
Type
  • Group tours
  • Guided tours and activities for companies
Meeting point :

141-143 Chaussée de Wavre
1050 Ixelles
Belgium

Groups Price
Group tours: 140 € (week) - 160 € (weekend) Book for a group

This former porcelain factory, built in 1830, used to produce quantities of decorative porcelain and earthenware for the creations of famous architects such as Victor Horta and Paul Saintenoy. The latter's tiles can be found on the façade of the Old England building (now the Museum of Music Instruments). The façade of the factory is in the eclectic style, very ornate and decorated with polychromatic ceramics. The large baywindows on the ground floor open on the inside of the shop and the wood panelling decor. Old glazed ceramic pannels - among which three remarkable polychromatic ceramics by Isidore De Rudder (1897) depicting Harmony, Colour and Measure, are testament to the know-how of the former factory which collaborated with famous artists. The building is now home to the art galery TALK C.E.C., an innovative multidisciplinary venue combining culture and discovery.

Group visits can be organized in the afternoon from Thursday to Sunday upon request.  

Note : The admission fee of 8€ per person is to be added to the price of the guide tour, and can be paid directly on site on the day of the guided tour.