Les Orangeries de Bierbais

Les Orangeries de Bierbais is an orangery in Mont-Saint-Guibert featuring a neoclassical gatekeeper's lodge and expansive grounds. The buildings and gardens spread across a large area alongside the Château de Bierbais estate.

The orangery was constructed in 1828 by architect Charles-Henri Petersen and became a center for rare botanical specimens and exotic plants. During the 19th century, it served as an important collection site for greenhouse cultivation.

The site functions as an artistic space where researchers and creators explore connections between nature and human activities through various programs. Visitors can experience this intersection of science and creativity firsthand.

The grounds can be explored during European Heritage Days, typically held in September. Comfortable footwear is advisable since the site covers a large area with multiple sections to visit.

The orangery originally housed an extensive palm collection that rivaled English Victorian collections in scale. These rare botanical treasures made the site a hub of scientific curiosity.

Location: Mont-Saint-Guibert

GPS coordinates: 50.63306,4.61667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:21