Summary:
✨ Artistic loft of 180 m² under brick vaults 🧱
Vintage furniture, original works by the artist 🎨
An exceptional table steeped in history, which has crossed seas and oceans 🌍 Iconic table from the ocean liner Île-de-France 🚢
King-size bed + sofa bed 🛏️, bathroom with shower & bathtub 🛁
Fully equipped kitchen 🍽️, overhead projector 📽️, TV, fast WiFi ⚡
A unique, vibrant, bright, and inspiring space to fall in love with style 💫💛
The Space:
✨ The Loft: A Living Work of Art
Welcome to a 180 m² haven, luminous and sculpted by the raw charm of an old industrial building and the artistic finesse of its owner, Yseult, an internationally renowned visual artist. This place is not just a dwelling: it’s an immersion into art, design, history… and emotion.
🖼️ A Living Gallery Inhabited
The loft belongs to Yseult D., who has exhibited at FIAC, the Venice Biennale, and at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris. Her original works, with vibrant textures and abstract silhouettes, are present everywhere, like fragments of soul suspended on the walls. The loft thus becomes a private museum, where you are the only guest.
🍷 The Iconic Table from the "Île-de-France" Liner
At the center of the space, an immense oval table made of precious wood from another era: it has traversed oceans aboard the legendary ocean liner Île-de-France 🛳️, a flagship of French art de vivre in the 1930s. A testament to a bygone refinement, it now hosts your dinners, your thoughts, your projects, just as it once did for diplomats and artists on transatlantic journeys.
🍽️ The Dining Room: A Theatre of Emotions
• Deep blue velvet chairs with a refined design
• Elegant tableware set on a brown leather doily
• A central decoration composed of silvery foliage and iridescent spheres, worthy of a Michelin-starred dinner
• A table backlit by a spherical brass pendant light—guaranteeing a “wow” effect upon arrival
Celebrity chefs have cooked here, and exclusive dinners have taken place. Today, this theatre is yours.
🍳 An Exceptional Kitchen for Rare Moments
• A long, consecutive kitchen featuring royal blue cabinets and steel handles
• A floor with backlit tiles, creating a podium effect under your feet
• Gas burners, a stylish suspended hood, an oven, and a built-in refrigerator
• A brass pendant light in a 70s style
All of this is bathed in a soft, warm light that evokes film sets and the grand kitchens of Paris.
🛋️ Living Room: A Cinematic Setting
• Camel leather sofas, elegant and comfortable, perfect for long discussions or movie nights
• An overhead projector and a flat-screen TV, installed opposite a large bay window
• A vaulted red brick ceiling with exposed metal beams
• Thick curtains creating an intimate ambiance with perfect acoustics
💡 The space has already hosted film shoots, photo sessions, and private cultural events.
🛏️ Sleeping Area: Discreet Luxury & Tenderness
• A high-quality double bed with cotton sheets
• A comfortable sofa bed for one person
• A softly lit ambiance thanks to spherical lighting
• Plush bedding, absolute silence, and an enveloping cocoon
🛁 High-End Bathroom
• A deep freestanding bathtub, perfect for a relaxing soak under soft lighting
• A spacious, modern walk-in shower with simple, tasteful tiling
• An integrated dressing area featuring an elegant wardrobe with wooden hangers, ready for living
• High-end amenities: heated towel rail, mirrors, and courtesy products
• A polished concrete floor with a raw, contemporary design
💼 An Inspirational Office
• A vintage wooden desk adorned with old cameras, notebooks, brochures, and pens
• A stylish chair, perfect for writing or teleworking
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Direct access to natural light
• A space conducive to both concentration and daydreaming
🌿 Plants & Natural Energy
• Numerous tropical plants with long green leaves bring life, calm, and serenity
• Every corner is designed to allow the circulation of light
• Nearby outdoor green spaces, perfect for a stroll
📸 Emotions, Films & History
• A venue for permanent artistic exhibitions
• Regular film shoots, private dinners, and organized photo sessions
• An atmosphere that blends a New York loft, a designer’s studio, and an intimate salon
💫 Why This Loft Is Unique
This loft is an exceptional place for exceptional travelers. Every square meter tells a story, every light reveals an ambiance. You don’t just stay here… you live here, in art, in elegance, in intimacy.
Guest Access:
✨ Guest Access
You have the entire loft at your disposal to experience an exceptional stay:
✅ Large living room with a projector and connected TV
✅ Dining area featuring the historic table from the ocean liner Île-de-France
✅ High-end fully equipped kitchen (ideal for cooking like a Michelin-starred chef)
✅ Vintage office space dedicated to work and creativity
✅ Open bedroom with a king-size bed and an additional sofa bed
✅ Stylish bathroom (deep bathtub and walk-in shower)
✅ Spacious wardrobe for your comfort
✅ High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the entire apartment
You are at home here, so make yourself comfortable! 🍃
The Neighborhood:
Located in the iconic Saint-Jacques district, in the very heart of historic Brussels, Loft Matyse is the ideal address for those seeking a refined, immersive, and vibrant experience.
🏛️ A Neighborhood Steeped in History
You are staying just steps away from Brussels’ very first medieval enclosure, with several remnants such as the Tour de Villers still visible. This area, the city’s original core, bears witness to over 1,000 years of history. In the immediate vicinity, the former Saint-Jacques hospice recalls the pilgrimage tradition to Compostela, its cobblestones marked by bronze shells.
🎻 The Royal Conservatory of Brussels
Just a few minutes on foot away, the Royal Conservatory, founded in 1832, is a legendary venue for art and music enthusiasts. A vibrant center of Brussels’ culture, it hosts concerts, recitals, and public performances in a prestigious and inspiring setting. It is a rare privilege to stay so close, in a neighborhood where you encounter artists, musicians, and students from around the world every day.
📸 Discover on Foot
• 3 minutes from Manneken-Pis, the universal symbol of Brussels
• 5 minutes from the Grand-Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Galleries, museums, designer boutiques, and trendy cafés on every corner
• Markets, antique shops, nightlife… everything is within walking distance in this lively and safe area
🍽️ Local Ambiance & Gastronomy
Saint-Jacques is also a neighborhood of artisans, passionate chefs, and cultural diversity. You will find both Michelin-starred restaurants and hidden gems, perfect for savoring a homemade waffle, a Belgian beer, or world cuisine.
🍟🍫 A Paradise for Food Lovers
The area overflows with iconic and authentic spots:
• The best fritkots (Belgian fry shops) for enjoying crispy Belgian fries
• Numerous artisanal chocolateries (some among the most famous in Brussels)
• Traditional beer bars boasting hundreds of local selections
• A wide variety of cozy, small restaurants offering everything from traditional Belgian fare to modern bistros and global cuisines
🚇 Connected and Central
• Metros, trams, and buses in the immediate vicinity
• The central train station is accessible within a 10-minute walk
• Public parking is available just 150 meters away
Getting Around:
🚇 Getting Around Easily from Loft Matyse
Thanks to its central location, Loft Matyse is perfectly connected:
• On foot: Most tourist attractions, restaurants, museums, and shops are within a few minutes' walk.
• Metro & Tram: The Anneessens station (lines 3 & 4) is just a 3-minute walk away, quickly linking you to the entire city.
• Bus: Several bus lines pass nearby, ideal for exploring other Brussels neighborhoods.
• Central Station: A 10-minute walk away – perfect for train arrivals, departures, or a day trip (Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, etc.).
• Villo!: Self-service bike stations are close by if you wish to explore the city on two wheels.
• Taxis and Ride-sharing (Uber/Bolt): Available around the clock.
📍 In summary: Whether by foot, public transport, or bike, everything is easily and quickly accessible from Loft Matyse.
Interaction with Guests:
✨ Échanges avec les voyageurs
Pour toute question, recommandation ou besoin durant votre séjour, je reste entièrement disponible et réactif via la messagerie Airbnb. N'hésitez jamais à me contacter, je serai ravi de vous assister et de vous conseiller pour rendre votre expérience inoubliable. 🌟
