Brussels Comic Tour

Belgium is spelled with a b for "bandé dessinée", the French term for Ninth Art. In this comic tour of Brussels, we'll explore various urban vignettes scattered throughout the city’s murals.

Description

The comic tour of Brussels begins at the designated time on Rue du Marché au Charbon. Initially, we will visit a shop specializing in Ninth Art to introduce you to the world of Belgian comics.

We will then walk through Brussels to see several murals dedicated to comics, identifying the artists and exploring the main schools of Franco-Belgian comics, particularly the "clear line" style. You will learn about the first mural

Next, we will visit the house that inspired Hergé's creation of Tintin's home, located near the market where Tintin encountered the "unicorn." We will view additional comic murals, delving into the artists and the Franco-Belgian comic scene. Our walk will highlight the graphical rendition of the Manneken Pis.

We will see a mural dedicated to Tintin, situated beside the official Tintin shop, and pass by the theater that staged Tintin's adventures.

The tour will also include a visit to the MOOF, the Brussels Comics Figurines Museum.

After 2.5 hours, we will conclude our walk at the Place du Jeu de Balle.