ERASMUS HOUSE, a home for 500 years

It hosts a sublime collection of paintings, prints and sculptures by 15^th-17^th century masters like Albrecht Dürer, Hugo Van der Goes, Cornelis Metsys… not to mention portraits of Erasmus inspired by Hans Holbein and Quentin Metsys. A rich collection of 16^th century books is a nod to the singular humanist’s thinking.

A medicinal plant garden – designed by landscape architect René Pechère – presents around one hundred medicinal plants that were known to 16^th century physicians. Beyond it stretches a philosophical garden that is home to the works of contemporary artists like Marie-Jo Lafontaine and Bob Verschueren.

Guided tours on request.

Treasure hunts for children: Carnet des familles (6 to 12 years) - On the trail of Erasmus (9 to 12 years).