Notre-Dame du Sablon Brussels

Our Lady of the Sablon, in French Notre-Dame du Sablon, is one of the most beautiful late-Gothic churches in Brussels. Located on the Petit Sablon in the heart of the art and antiques quarter, the church was built from the fourteenth century onwards as a pilgrimage church. The flamboyant Gothic facade, the magnificent sixteenth-century stained glass windows and the chapel of the Thurn und Taxis family make it an important destination for lovers of medieval architecture. Opposite the church lies the atmospheric Grand Sablon with antique shops and the famous Praline Museum.

Accessibility is partial due to the historic character. The main entrance has a step, but via a side entrance on Rue de la Regence the church is accessible by ramp. The interior is on a single level and largely wheelchair friendly, although a few side chapels are slightly raised. There is no adapted toilet in the church itself, but the nearby hospitality venues at the Sablon usually have adapted sanitary facilities. It is advisable to contact the church in advance for assistance during your visit.

Disabled parking spaces are limited around the Sablon. It is best to use the Poelaert or Sablon underground car parks, both a few minutes from the church. Be aware of the cobblestones on the Grand and Petit Sablon, which can make wheelchair travel difficult. The church is reachable via Central Station metro stop or via tram lines 92 and 93.