Step into Matonge, Brussels' vibrant African quarter in Ixelles. Browse fabric shops and groceries along Chaussée de Wavre, then sit down for a Congolese meal or an evening drink.
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Matonge is the Congolese and wider African quarter of Ixelles, concentrated around Chaussée de Wavre and the streets near Porte de Namur. Shops sell African fabrics, groceries and music, while restaurants and bars serve Congolese cooking and keep the area busy into the evening.
The neighbourhood has a distinct, energetic identity that sets it apart from the rest of central Brussels. It is a walk-through place rather than a sight-by-sight one, best enjoyed by browsing storefronts and stopping for a meal or drink.
Matonge is the Congolese and wider African quarter of Ixelles, concentrated around Chaussée de Wavre and the streets near Porte de Namur. Shops sell African fabrics, groceries and music, while restaurants and bars serve Congolese cooking and keep the area busy into the evening.
The neighbourhood has a distinct, energetic identity that sets it apart from the rest of central Brussels. It is a walk-through place rather than a sight-by-sight one, best enjoyed by browsing storefronts and stopping for a meal or drink.
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morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
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Moderate walking
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