Photo session in Brussels!
Where to go?
Are you wondering where to go for your photo shooting?
As a photographer based in Brussels, I have some idea on some best photo spots. Some of my favorite are here below and some tips on how to reach the locations, parking and others.
parc du cinquantenaire
Parc du Cinquantenaire is an ideal place for photography enthusiasts, whether you are interested in architecture, nature or history.
-We can shoot here all day of the year, day and night
-Nice place for kids to run and play
-It is reachable by Metro 1 & 5, stop Schuman or Mérode, the parc is between these two stops.
-The park doesn't have a parking, so you should look for it in the surrounding streets when you come by car.
Parc de tervueren
The Tervueren or Tervuren park is a public park in the municipality of Tervueren, in the Flemish region, located on the outskirts of Brussels. It extends over 205 hectares, and was formerly the hunting estate of the Dukes of Brabant.
Its offers a lot of spots for great captures.
-We can shoot here all day of the year, day and night
-Nice place for kids to run and play
-Reachable by Tram 44, but it depends on where you are coming from, and google is your friend in this case
-Free parking in front and a bit inside the park
Rouge-cloitre
Located in Auderghem, the Rouge-Cloître site is an exceptional place steeped in history, ideal for a family discovery or a school outing and photo shootings.
On the nature side, the Rouge-Cloître is classified as a nature reserve, like the Soignes forest, and is home to exceptional flora and fauna. It offers walkers its gardens, its walks, its ponds (one of them is accessible to fishermen), its "fitness trail" and its playgrounds.
-Kids friendly but some attentions are needed around the pond.
-We can shoot here all day of the year, day and night
-Reachable by Metro 5, Herman-Debroux plus 20min walk or by Bus 34
-Some free parking nearby
Foret de soignes
The Sonian Forest is a vast wooded area located near Brussels. and is part of the scattered remains of the ancient Silva Carbonaria or Charcoal Forest. It contains a somewhat reduced fauna and flora. So on sunny days it is a best place for shooting because of the trees giving the right amount of light and in Autumn the nice colors of the leaves are amazing for photo shooting. It is surely the best place for autumn photo session.
-Kids friendly
-Reachable by differents ways : Boitsfort train station near Watermael-Boitsfort or with Tram 44 stop "Auderghem Forest" etc
-There are some packing nearby
La grand-Place
The Grand-Place is the central square of the City of Brussels. All over the world it is known for its decorative and aesthetic wealth. The Grand-Place is surrounded by the guild houses, the City Hall, the Maison du Roi, Mont des arts etc where we can take some beautiful pictures
-Better to use public transport till Gare Centrale or De brouckére and continue by foot about 300meters.
_ It is accessible every day and night long the week
parc d'Egmond
Egmont Park is an English-style public garden which was, in the 16th century, with the Egmont Palace, the property of Princess Françoise de Luxembourg, then widow of Count Jean d'Egmont.
-Reachable by Metro 2 & 6 till Louise then 10min walk.
-Very few parking nearby
Parc de Bruxelles
Brussels Park, previously called “Royal Park”, is the oldest park in the city which was the first to be public. It is close to Mont des Arts.
With a Gazebo, royal palace and green space, we can make some photos and also walk around till the historical city center for more spots.
-It is reachable by Metro 1 & 5 till the stop "Parc" and close to Central station
-Kids friendly as there is a small play ground
Other interesting locations
Palais de Justice
The big Palace of Justice, from its architecture can be a nice place to shoot some creative and unique photos. Accessible only during office hours, no parking but can be found around place Poelaert.
Jardin du fleuriste
The parc is a bit wilder, kids friendly but needs some attentions, no parking. Opening Months and hours to check.
PARC du roi baudouin
Always accessible, parking behind the Jette train station, Playground for kids.
Jardin botanique Meise
very interesting place always available over the year. Free public parking in front but you need a ticket to enter (click the image to see more details about the entry fees)