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Discover the Art Nouveau sgraffitos around the the Cinquantenaire Park

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The Cauchie House invites you to an exciting walking tour! Discover the sgraffitos made by the Ateliers Paul Cauchie and other designers in the area around the Cinquantenaire Park and Lina and Paul Cauchie’s remarkable house and workshop.

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In Brussels, between 1900 and World War I, hundreds of facades were decorated with sgraffitos. Townhouses, shops, public buildings, … There are so many sgraffito decorations to admire on our streets. But how is sgraffito made? Where does it come from? And who made those beautiful designs? Dozens of architects - including Paul Hamesse, Edouard Frankinet and Paul Hankar - collaborated in the area around the Cinquantenaire Park with various designer-performers. During this walk, our guide will take you on an exciting tour to learn about the fascinating history of La Belle Epoque and its buildings.

MEETING POINT : in front of La Maison Cauchie, 5 rue des Francs, 1040 Etterbeek. 

Time slots available :
10am : guided tour in FRENCH
13pm : guided tour in ENGLISH
14pm : guided tour in DUTCH
Tour duration: 2 hours.

Guided tours for groups upon request, please contact us: sgraffito@​cauchie.​be