Huis Windels is a gem, located at number 46 – 48 Ijzerenleen it is one of the oldest businesses in Mechelen. In 1875 August and Catherine Windels Holvoet founded a factory and smoking Cigar shop. 141 years later it is […]
Huis Windels
Winter Garden – Art Nouveau and Art Deco
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver is accessible by bicycle (around 35mins), by bus (from SNCB station Mechelen, take the bus stop opposite the station on platform 11 bus 510 (Mechelen Westerlo) or 511 (Mechelen-Herentals) and get off at the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver church and walk back […]
Neuhaus Factory Store visit
Neuhaus Chocolates origins all began when Jean Neuhas opened an Apothecary shop in 1857. Located in the prestigious Galerie de la Reine the business began by covering the medicines sold in chocolate. His idea was to make them easier to handle and also taste […]