Jardin Jean-Félix Hap

Jardin Jean-Félix Hap is a protected heritage park in Etterbeek with landscaped paths, a natural pond, and a variety of native trees including chestnuts, poplars, and tulip trees. The grounds also contain a dining room and several other buildings that fit naturally into the green surroundings.

Albert Joseph Hap acquired the property in 1804, which included a 16th-century Flemish Renaissance castle and a pond fed by the Broebelaer stream. These two structures continue to define the character of the site today.

The dining room features six murals by Edouard Navez that show historical scenes of the neighborhood, including a former church and an old mill. These paintings help visitors understand how the area looked in earlier times.

The park can be entered through three different access points spread across its perimeter. Visiting during dry weather ensures the best experience, as all paths and areas are easily accessible throughout the grounds.

The grounds feature an educational space with vegetable gardens, a beehive, a chicken coop, an aquaponics system, and a fruit orchard. These working facilities demonstrate sustainable growing methods and create an engaging contrast with the historic structures around them.