Private Guided Tour of the Iconic Maison Hannon

The Hannon House is one of the masterpieces of Art Nouveau in Brussels. It unites Belgian and French Art Nouveau in a world that is both symbolist and dreamlike. Built in 1902 at the corner of Avenue Brugmann and Avenue de la Jonction in Saint-Gilles, it was commissioned by Marie and Édouard Hannon and designed by their friend, architect Jules Brunfaut, following their encounter with Émile Gallé, the renowned master of the Nancy School of Art Nouveau.

After many years of meticulous restoration, the house reopened its doors in 2023, offering the public the opportunity to rediscover this architectural treasure. The tour also highlights the exceptional restoration work carried out on the mosaics, stained glass, ironwork, woodwork, and original frescoes.

The guided visit begins outside, in front of the remarkable façade, where the urban context of the time is presented. Inside, you will explore the ground floor with its living rooms, grand entrance hall, and sunlit conservatory, followed by the more intimate and refined sleeping quarters upstairs. Through the layout, choice of materials, and craftsmanship of the era, you will be immersed in the personal and poetic world of the Hannon couple, passionate about photography, science, and the arts.

The visit is led by Christina Moschou, an architect and guide-lecturer, who enthusiastically shares her deep affection and sensitivity for this emblematic Art Nouveau residence. The guided tour starts at 12:45 sharp, we kindly ask you to arrive 10 minutes early, by your own means.

Address: Av. de la Jonction 1, 1060 Saint-Gilles.