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Gourmet Museum and Library, Food museum and library in Hermalle-sous-Huy, Belgium.

The Gourmet Museum and Library houses the largest collection of food and drink books in Belgium, displayed in 17th-century vaulted rooms.

The museum, established in 1995, presents authentic culinary objects, original paintings, and furniture that document the evolution of gastronomy through centuries.

The library contains an extensive collection of European cookbooks, focusing on Belgian culinary traditions, table arts, and historical dining practices.

Visitors need to schedule appointments for library consultations, as the institution operates with voluntary librarians providing specialized assistance.

The museum incorporates a tavern that prepares dishes following traditional recipes discovered within the library's historical cookbook collection.

Location: Engis

Official opening: 1995

Operator: ASBL La Rawète

Phone: +3285314286

Website: http://musee-gourmandise.be

GPS coordinates: 50.55713,5.36137

Latest update: May 29, 2025 20:01

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