A trip down memory lane with Prince Félix de Merode
A trip down memory lane with Prince Félix de Merode
Culture

Tue. December 17, 6:30PM

A trip down memory lane with Prince Félix de Merode

Discover the history and secrets of TheMerode’s premises

The stunning building TheMerode has been breathing fresh air into since November 2021 has a long history dating back to the 16th century. It used to be the home of Charles de Merode, who, when President of the Senate in 1863, donated his sprawling gardens - today’s Place Poelaert - to the Belgian state. The 6,000-square-meter-large mansion is full of stories and loaded with heritage.


We invite you to learn more about these timeworn walls with a member of the Merode dynasty himself, Prince Félix de Merode, who has a passion for historic buildings. Together with his siblings and parents, he manages the Family estates Schloss Merode in Germany and Château de Rixensart in Belgium. He believes castles are “the new fortresses where to keep alive tradition, culture and beauty.”


Join us for an insightful evening unveiling the stories hidden in our historic walls!

speaker

Félix de Merode

Born in Brussels in 1977, Félix de Merode is a member of the Merode dynasty, an ancient European family. In 2012, he became the president of Lycée Molière, a private school in Brussels, and four years later, he founded the first accredited European School in Belgium, the European School of Bruxelles-Argenteuil. He is involved in several initiatives promoting art, culture and education, for example as the Vice President of Pro Arte y Cultura and Mécénat Merode. He also co-founded Fonds Alcuin, a fund dedicated to promoting good educational practices and is a board member of Fonds Reine Astrid. Félix de Merode has a BA in philosophy and theology, a Master’s degree in philosophy, and obtained a Certificate in Business Administration from Solvay Business School in Brussels.
Start
Tue. December 17, 6:30PM
End
Tue. December 17, 9:00PM
Format
TheMerode Talks
Language
English (US)
Guest allowed?
Yes, 1 per member

Address

Event
Place Poelaert, 6
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Parking
Parking Poelaert, Place Poelaert 1000 Brussels

Detailed programme

Welcome
Tue. December 17, 6:30PM
Talk and Q&A
Tue. December 17, 7:00PM
Networking
Tue. December 17, 8:00PM
End
Tue. December 17, 9:00PM

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