Interdisciplinary Conference: Einstein meets Magritte

Accompanying Persons Programme


Brussels, Monday 29 May 1995

09:00 Departure from Brussels University by coach.

09:30 3 hours walking through the historical centre of Brussels. Visits to Breadhouse, Halles St. Géry, The Grand Place, City Hall, Church of St. Nicolas, etc.

12:30 Lunch at Restaurant "Les Années folles" at the Marolle area (Rue Haute), one of the few typical Brussels area's left.

14:00 Departure by coach for a ride through Brussels to see the most important Art Nouveau / Art Deco architecture of the city. Guided tour at the Horta House, museum of modern art (including the Magritte room)

17:00 Return at the University of Brussels.

Participation fee: 2, 520-BEF. Guide, coach and lunch included.


Antwerp, Tuesday 30 May 1995

09:00 Departure by coach from Brussels University direction Antwerp.

09:30 Arrival in Antwerp, Zuiderterras (border of the river). Another coach will be waiting for the group to make an historical city tour. Guided tour at "The Museum of Fine Arts" and "Diamondland", in four languages.

14:15 Lunch at a restaurant in the historical center.

15:30 Departure by boat "Flandria" for harbour tour.

18:15 Departure from "Zuiderterras" back to Brussels. Expected time of arrival at 19:00.

Participation fee: 3,410 BEF. Guide, coach, entrance fees and lunch included.


Lessive and Grotto of Han, Wednesday 31 May 1995

09:00 Departure by coach from Brussels University.

10:30 Arrival at Lessive for a visit to the Belgium Telecommunication Centre.

13:00 Lunch at the Self Service restaurant of the centre.

14:00 Departure by coach to Han for a guided tour through the Grotto with spectacular views, and a boatride to end.

16:00 Return to Brussels. Expected time of arrival in Brussels 17:30.

Participation fee: 2,660 BEF. Guide, coach, entrance fees and lunch included.


Bruges, Thursday 1 June 1995

09:00 Departure by coach from Brussels University.

10:15 Arrival at the Bus parkinglot just outside the historical center of Brughes. Guided walking tour through the historical center.

12:15 Lunch at a restaurant at the historical center.

13:30 Guided visit to the artisan brewery "Straffe Henderick" and the Lace Museum.

16:00 Departure to Brussels. Expected time of arrival 17:30.

Participation fee: 2,730 BEF. Guide, coach, entrance fees and lunch included.


Spa, Friday 2 June 1995

08:15 Departure by coach from the Brussels University to Spa.

10:00 Arrival in Spa at a local Restaurant for a welcome drink.

10:30 Guided visit to the museum of the city of water-springs and the Royal Stables "Marie Henriette".

12:00 Lunch at a local restaurant.

13:00 Departure for a visit to "Les Haute Fagnes", the barrage of the Gileppe, Baraque Michel, Mont Rigi, Signal of Botrange (highest point of Belgium), Lake of Robertville in Waimes, Baugnez (American Memorial), and via Malmédy (the most beautiful vallée of the Ardennes) back to Spa-Francochamps.

17:00 Departure to Brussels. Expected time of arrival 18:30.

Participation fee: 1,890 BEF. Guide, coach and lunch included.