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Maison Losseau, an Art Nouveau and literary treasure hidden in the heart of Mons

Behind a surprisingly discreet façade, Maison Losseau holds one of those discoveries that visitors never forget. Located just steps from the Grand-Place of Mons, this residence is a true Art Nouveau gem, remarkable in more than one way. Here, there are none of the lines associated with the Horta movement: the house reflects the refined aesthetic of the Nancy School, which makes it unique in Belgium. Once the threshold is crossed, the surprise is complete.

An Art Nouveau house of unexpected richness

Visitors often say the same thing: they do not expect such decorative richness. Delicate woodwork, stained glass, floral details and harmonious volumes Maison Losseau was renovated by Léon Losseau at the beginning of the twentieth century and preserved as if he had just left the premises. Each room tells a way of living, thinking and creating, in an atmosphere that is both elegant and intimate.

At the back, the garden extends the visit. Flowering in spring, graphic and majestic in winter with its bare trees, it offers a welcome breath of fresh air and reinforces the feeling of being in a place outside of time, right in the city centre.

Between interpretation centre and temporary exhibitions

The visit unfolds between the historic house and a modern interpretation centre, inaugurated in 2015. This contemporary space helps visitors better understand the artistic, architectural and intellectual context of the residence, while also hosting temporary exhibitions that regularly renew perspectives on the site.

The route is fluid, perfectly balancing heritage emotion and contemporary interpretation. Visitors move from contemplation to understanding without ever breaking the charm of discovery.

Literature, memory and a fascinating story

Maison Losseau also houses the Centre for Hainaut Literature, which gathers as comprehensively as possible works published by authors from Hainaut or devoted to the region’s history. A true treasure for those curious about literature and local memory.

Among the most intriguing stories, the Rimbaud affair continues to fascinate. It recounts how Léon Losseau discovered a crate filled with copies of the original edition of A Season in Hell, ordered by Arthur Rimbaud himself from a Brussels printing house. A twist of fate that adds an almost novelistic dimension to the visit.

A still little-known place that inspires wonder

What visitors often feel when leaving is a sense of wonder. The feeling of having discovered a unique place, still too little known, where architecture, history, literature and art meet with rare coherence. Maison Losseau is easy to visit whatever the plan for the day and fits naturally into a stroll through the historic centre of Mons.

Opening times

Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 13.00 to 18.00 • Closed: public holidays and from 24/12/2026 to 7/01/2027.

Price

Adults €9 • Seniors (65+), children (6+), students (<26), teachers with ID and job seekers: €7 • UMONS students: €2.50 • Article 27: €1.25 • Combined with Mundaneum (€12) - with Le Grand-Hornu (€9)

Tour length

1 hr

Group

Price (Min. 10 people) €4 - school groups (<12) €1

Guided tour Guided tours: EN, FR, NL, DE - 25 people max. - €90 on request: reservations.losseau@gmail.com or +32 65 39 88 80 • €120 for the Guided Tour ‘Collectors of Ideas’ (Maison Losseau + Mundaneum) available on request: info@mundaneum.be or +32 65 31 53 43 • €110 for the Guided Tour Maison Losseau and Innovation and Design Centre (Le Grand-Hornu). Booking via reservations@grand-hornu.be

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