Need to get away? Matongé and Saint-Boniface satisfy your travel desires. They form a very lively cosmopolitan ensemble, mainly frequented by locals.

Matongé is the African district of Brussels. It takes its name from a district of Kinshasa in Congo. We go there to immerse ourselves in an exotic atmosphere, have our hair done and have a good time. Saint-Boniface is renowned for its many trendy bars, its restaurants from all over the world and its musical cafés.

The architecture of the Saint-Boniface district is a concentrate of European trends. Start your walk at the foot of the Gothic church of Saint-Boniface. A little further on, at numbers 15, 17, 19, 20 and 22 rue Saint-Boniface, line up the Art Nouveau façades, both so similar and so different, by Ernest Blérot. Continue to Place Fernand Coq where stands the Ixelles town hall in the neoclassical style. It has an impressive entrance hall and wedding hall. Fancy a two-wheeled ride? Stop by the Maison des Cyclistes to rent a bike for the day.

Matongé is a real microcosm where a multitude of typically African activities are concentrated. For example, there is the best Saka Saka (Central African dish made from cassava leaf), many specialized hair salons and grocery stores rich in tropical fruits and vegetables. Some unmissable addresses: L’horloge du Sud for its crocodile steaks, but also for its cultural and musical activities. At Kuumba, you can visit exhibitions, participate in African cooking workshops, attend concerts or simply have a drink. Finish your immersion in the African Sun and taste the best moambe chickens in the capital.