Programme
Guided tour
53 Cercle Royal Gaulois Artistique et Littéraire
[Social spaces]
In 1782, architect Louis Montoyer designed a Louis XVI-style complex comprising a circular theatre and a building for receptions. In 1820, the Vaux-Hall became the property of the City of Brussels. The Société du Concert noble subsequently commissioned a prestigious ballroom designed by Charles Van der Straeten. In 1871, the complex was leased to the Cercle artistique et littéraire, which merged in 1949 with the Cercle gaulois to form today’s Cercle royal gaulois artistique et littéraire. The Cercle includes the Blue Room, the Royal Room, the Lorraine Room dating from 1783, and the remarkable ballroom adorned with four caryatids by François Rude. Dedicated to promoting art, culture and dialogue, the Cercle hosts receptions, lectures and meetings in a spirit of excellence, friendship and mutual respect. The complex has been listed as a protected monument since 9 March 1995.
Practical information
Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 16:45
Rue de la Loi 5 - 1000 Brussels
Advance booking required.
Wheelchair accessible (with assistance)
Accessible to people with reduced mobility (walking difficulties) - Assistance dogs allowed - Toilets available