Vauxhall, Brussels
Facts and practical information
The Vauxhall of Brussels, otherwise known as the Waux-Hall, is a historic building in Brussels' Park in Brussels, Belgium. It is named after the pleasure gardens of Vauxhall in London, which only became known to the inhabitants of Brussels in 1761, when a ballet entitled Le Phaxal was put on at La Monnaie/De Munt theatre. In Paris, the stage-builder Torré opened a "garden of amusements" in 1764, which the public came to call the Vaux-Hall de Torré. A Vaux-Hall d'hiver was set up in 1769 at the Foire Saint-Germin. ()
Vauxhall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, Musical Instrument Museum, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Vauxhall?
How to get to Vauxhall by public transport?
Metro
- Parc - Park • Lines: 1, 5 (3 min walk)
- Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet • Lines: 1, 2, 5, 6 (5 min walk)
Tram
- Parc - Park • Lines: 92, 93 (4 min walk)
- Palais - Paleizen • Lines: 92, 93 (5 min walk)
Bus
- Treurenberg • Lines: 29, 63, 65, 66, N05 (5 min walk)
- Rosa Parks • Lines: 29, 63, 65, 66, N04, N05 (6 min walk)
Train
- Bruxelles-Central - Brussel-Centraal (9 min walk)
- Brussels-Congress (12 min walk)
Ferry
- Quai des Péniches - Akenkaai • Lines: Wb (33 min walk)
- Sainctelette • Lines: Wb (33 min walk)