Le Grand Veneur, Art Deco hotel-restaurant in Keerbergen, Belgium
Le Grand Veneur is a white Art Deco structure in Keerbergen featuring geometric shapes and decorative motifs characteristic of the style. Originally built as a hotel-restaurant with tennis courts, the building retains its distinctive 1936 exterior design.
Built in 1936 as a hotel-restaurant, the building later served as a strategic military command center during World War II. From 1944 to 1945, it coordinated defense operations against German attacks on the port of Antwerp.
The name refers to a huntsman figure featured in a large mural on the facade, connecting rural traditions to hospitality. This imagery shaped how visitors understood the building's role in the wider community.
The building was later converted into luxury apartments but remains visible from the outside. Its location in Keerbergen makes it easy to spot, and the Art Deco details are still clearly visible from the street.
Queen Elisabeth visited during the war and signed the guestbook in March 1945, leaving a record of her presence. The property also had a dedicated hut built for the King of Rwanda, showing its importance beyond the war years.
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