Feb 16, 2022 · Matongé is Brussels' African district. Despite being known far beyond our borders, this ‘district’ is actually no more than one street and two galleries. Chaussée de Wavre is the main axis – the heart, the Ixelles and Porte de Namur galleries are the lungs, and the streets around them are the blood vessels.

Feb 21, 2025 · A fascinating mix of African cultures and Belgian bohème, Matongé is one of the most eccentric and trendiest quarters in Brussels. It is a buzzing business and meeting place full of colors, noise, music and a variety of smells. Infinitely charming, Matongé is a must-experience in the Belgian capital.

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Matonge (/matɔŋɡe/ parfois écrit Matongé) est le plus important quartier commerçant et associatif africain (principalement congolais) de Bruxelles. Il est situé dans la commune d’ Ixelles, aux abords de la porte de Namur, et tire son appellation actuelle d’un quartier de Kinshasa, Matonge (ancien Camp Renkin), situé dans la commune de Kalamu.

Mar 28, 2023 · On my trip, I visited Matongé, a predominantly Black neighborhood located in the Ixelles municipality which lies just on the outskirts of Brussels city center, sandwiched between the wealthy European Quarter and the exclusive shopping street, Avenue Louise.

Mar 11, 2022 · Matongé is Brussels' African neighbourhood. It takes its name from a district of Kinshasa in Congo. People go there to immerse themselves in an exotic atmosphere, get their hair done and have a good time. Saint-Boniface is famous for its many trendy bars, restaurants from all over the world and musical cafés.

Matonge is the African quarter of Brussels, an energetic, exciting and colorful neighborhood, just a few minutes’ walk away from the European parliament.

Dec 14, 2023 · Matongé, a couple of streets and galleries located in the heart of Brussels, is a neighbourhood that stands out from the rest of the Belgian capital. It is known for its unique character with African flair, quite different from the European office workers and expat-populated surrounding areas.

Feb 16, 2022 · Matonge is de Afrikaanse wijk van Brussel. Ook al is ze bekend tot ver buiten de landsgrenzen, eigenlijk beslaat ze niet meer dan een straat en twee galerijen. De Waversesteenweg is de hoofdslagader, de Elsene- en Naamsepoortgalerijen zijn de longen, en de straatjes errond zijn de bloedvaten.

Matongé is a district in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, and home to its African population originating from the Congo. Mapcarta, the open map.