A long corridor leads to an interior courtyard featuring a striking 17th-century façade. This is a relict of the former grounds of the Convent of Our Lady of the Rose Planted in Jericho. The house, which features a rich allegorical décor, owes its name to the bust of the goddess of war in the centre of its façade. Masterminded by architect Jean Cosyn in around 1697, it is reminiscent of the Maison des Boulangers, or the bakers’ guildhall (now the Roi d’Espagne) in Grand-Place/Grote Markt, a building which he restored after its bombardment in 1695. Acquired by the City of Brussels in 1913 thanks to Charles Buls, La Bellone has had a number of tenants over the years. In 1980, at the initiative of painter and scenographer Serge Creuz, it became a site devoted to the memory of live performance and a meeting place for professionals in the performing arts. In 1995, Creuz made plans to top the courtyard with a glass roof so that the space could be repurposed. This task was given to architect Olivier Noterman, who, working in partnership with engineer René Greisch, created an arch-shaped 300-m² glass roof only resting on five points – a major technical feat. Since Mylène Lauzon’s arrival as La Bellone’s director in January 2015, it has become a research and discussion hub, dedicated to the creative process, offering a resource for performing artists and all those interested in the production of stage writing.