A romantic destiny
Princess of France and Queen of the Belgians, Louise d’Orléans embodied the romantic Europe of the 19th century. Her tragic death at the age of 38 made her an icon of the Belgian monarchy, a memory that has now faded.
The TreM.a-Musée des Arts Anciens du Namurois invites you to rediscover this little-known sovereign through the exhibition Louise d’Orléans, First Queen of the Belgians: A Romantic Destiny. Passionate about the arts and politics, a literary enthusiast and prolific letter writer, a loyal daughter and attentive mother, Louise, alongside King Leopold I, inaugurated court life, the political and diplomatic arena and the cultural landscape of the young kingdom.
As evidenced by the many works presented in the temporary exhibition, ranging from official and intimate portraits to personal works and souvenirs, Louise also cultivated a taste for collecting. Discover this rich heritage bequeathed by Louise d’Orléans, the first Queen of the Belgians. A fascinating immersion in the history of a sovereign with an extraordinary destiny!
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday | 10am to 6pm
Full price | 8 € (12 years +)
Reduced rate (students, 65+, groups) €4
<12 years, art. 27, MuseumPassMusées, ICOM, 1st Sunday of the month | Free of charge
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Hôtel de Gaiffier d'Hestroy, Rue de Fer, Namur, Belgique
