Travel and accomodation

Venue

Louvain-la-Neuve

The Summer School will take place at the university campus of UCLouvain, in Louvain-la-Neuve. The city is pedestrian, with cars moving under the city, and the campus is immersed in the city. Buildings for teaching, research, housing, and shops are all a walking-distance from one another. The environment is very special due to this configuration. The lectures will be given in auditoriums, while different accommodation options are available on site.

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Visit of Bruges city

Bruges is a UNESCO World Heritage City, and it is a symbol of water. For centuries the canals of Bruges have linked the city to the sea, a guarantee of wealth and prosperity. International merchants built up Bruges into one of the largest Hanse cities. In the 15th century the city flourished as never before, and a large part of the medieval heritage remained practically intact.
In Brugges, in addition to exploring the city and walking through the beautiful streets, we will visit the Brouwerij ‘De Halve Maan’. This is an authentic brewery in the center of Bruges, a family business with a tradition stretching back through six generations to 1856. This is where the Bruges city beer - the Bruges Zot - is brewed: a strong-tasting, high-fermentation beer based on malt, hops and special yeast. Bier is part of the Belgian culture, so it is a must to know more about the production of this intriguing drink and the secrets of its artisanal production. At the end of the visit, we will be offered a free glass of Bruges Zot blond beer.

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How to arrive?

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We recommend the use of train, if possible, to reduce CO2 emissions. If not possible, two airports are available: Brussels Zaventem Airport (in Brussels), and Brussels-Charleroi Airport (in Charleroi).

From Brussels Zaventem Airport, the best is to take a train that will bring you to Louvain-la-Neuve (www.nmbs.be)
From Brussels-Charleroi Airport, a bus can bring you to Charleroi train station, and from there, you can take a train to Louvain-la-Neuve (www.nmbs.be)