Hôtel de Groesbeeck - de Croix, Decorative arts museum in Namur, Belgium.
The hotel de Groesbeeck - de Croix is a mansion in the Louis Quinze style in Namur that now functions as a decorative arts museum. Its interior rooms display carefully arranged furniture, paintings, and decorative objects from the 18th century, arranged to show how the aristocratic residents lived.
The building originated in the 13th century and underwent complete redesign between 1751 and 1762 under architect Jean-Baptiste Chermanne. This transformation marked its shift from a religious refuge into an aristocratic residence that displayed the wealth and taste of the nobility.
The name refers to the Groesbeeck and de Croix families whose daily life is reflected in the ornate rooms. Visitors can see the furnishings and objects that once surrounded the aristocrats who lived here.
Access is through Rue Joseph Saintraint, and the building opens on multiple days per week with provisions for group visits. The rooms span several floors, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended for exploring the full collection.
The mansion contains two interior courtyards connected by glass doors and windows that channel natural light throughout the building. This design approach was innovative for the time, allowing daylight to reach spaces that would otherwise remain dark in a structure of this size.
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