Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose - Lessines

Theatrical Tour
2026-05-14

Easter egg hunt
2026-05-14

Les journées du Matrimoine 2026 (Women's Heritage days)
2026-03-19 - 2026-03-22 | Hopital Notre-Dame à la Rose
LES JOURNÉES DU MATRIMOINE 2026 : à ta santé !
From Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 March 2026

Come celebrate with us the 2nd edition of the Matrimomine Days in Wallonie Picarde in Lessines. After exploring the place of women in history and public space in 2025, this new edition highlights women’s health through a diverse and committed programme.
Programme (in French)
Thursday 19.03.206 (from 6:30 PM) :

Book tasting of ‘Politicising Well-being’ by Camille Teste, essayist, journalist & yoga teacher

Friday 20.03.2026 (from 6:30 PM):

Inauguration evening with a live artistic performance by Karine Marenne, visual artist and performer
Discovering the Museum through the words of the écrivains publics de la Wallonie picarde

Saturday 21/03/2026:

11am-12:30pm: Guided tour on the extraordinary destinies of the women of the Notre-Dame à la Rose Hospital and those who have marked the history of medicine, often in the shadows
2pm-3pm: Coaching workshop by Andréa Cornez, specialist in career change
3:30pm-4:15pm: Hypno-relaxation workshop by Auréa Cherpion, hypnotherapist specialised in Sacred Feminine
5pm-7pm: Discussion meeting with Camille Teste

Sunday 22.03.2026 :

11am-12pm: Viniyoga with Isabelle Beirens, body training and stage movement teacher
14h-14h45 : Atelier d’auto-palpitation par la Clinique du Sein du CHwapi

3:30pm-5:45pm: Screening of the documentary Ex utero in the presence of the director Lili Forestier
Panel discussion on gynaecological and obstetric violence with representatives from the Clinique en bois, the Maternité des 10 lunes-EpiCURA Ath, and the ASBL Toi Mon Endo

En heel het weekend door activiteiten voor kinderen, culinaire ontdekkingen bij La Table d’Alix en nog veel meer verrassingen!
Informations and bookings : https://www.billetweb.fr/matrimoine – +32 68 33 24 03 (kies Onthaal)

Chandelles & Pyjamas
2026-02-14 16:00 - 23:30 (Europe/Paris) | Hopital Notre-Dame à la Rose
Chandelles & Pyjamas
Saturday, 14 February 2026, from 4 p.m.
The Hopital Notre-Dame à la Rose, the René Magritte Cultural Centre and La Table d’Alix invite you to a fun, theatrical and gourmet Valentine’s Day!
Whether you’re alone, with your partner or with your family, enjoy an extraordinary Valentine’s Day!
Activities for children and adults at the Hopital Notre-Dame à la Rose

This special Valentine’s Day evening offers a Candlelight programme for adults, a Pyjama programme for children aged 6 and over, and a special welcome for younger children aged 2.5 and over.
Both programmes are currently being finalised and will be announced shortly.
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🎟️ Information and bookings via this link.
8.30 p.m. : Pièce de théâtre Est-ce qu’on ne pourrait pas s’aimer un peu ? (Couldn’t we love each other a little?) in French.
Written and performed by Sandrine Hooge, Serge Bodart and Eric de Staercke · Directed by Jaco Van Dormael.
The phrase ‘Couldn’t we love each other a little?’ is the title of a burlesque play by Jaco Van Dormael., directed by himself, which deals with loneliness and the difficulty of connecting with others, even with a desire to love and meet each other. It can also refer to a more general question about the possibility of loving despite relationship difficulties (such as age differences), addressing themes such as differences in life experiences, emotional maturity and sexual desires.
🎟️ Information and tickets via this link, by telephone on +32 (0)68 250 600 or by email at billetterie@ccrenemagritte.be.

Gourmet meal at La Table d’Alix
The delicacies and menu are currently being developed, so please bear with us a little longer. 😌
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with our latest news.
🎟️ Information and bookings via this link.
Chandelles & pyjamas, en collaboration avec La Table d’Alix et le Centre Culturel René Magritte.

2025 Review and 2026 Planning: Complete the Online Form!
2026-01-29 - 2026-02-28 | Hopital Notre-Dame à la Rose
2025 Review and 2026 Planning: Complete the Online Form!
While the museum is closed to the public, things are buzzing behind the scenes 💪
Today it’s your turn! 🫶

Help us review the 2025 season and plan the 2026 schedule by answering our online questionnaire by clicking on this link before February 28, 2026.
Whether you are a regular visitor or just passing through, your opinion is valuable to us in creating a fun, enriching, and accessible 2026 museum program for everyone ✨!

Community Christmas at the Notre-Dame à la Rose Hospital
2025-12-20 - 2025-12-21 | Hopital Notre-Dame à la Rose
Community Christmas at the Notre-Dame à la Rose Hospital
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 December 2025
This year, the Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose is offering welcoming activities open to everyone: an eco-friendly creative workshop and a (free) communal soup distribution will complete your Lessines festive menu.
In parallel, a meal and a guided tour are also organised in collaboration with Saint Vincent de Paul and reserved for their isolated beneficiaries.
All the teams at the Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose, La Table d’Alix and the Lessines Tourist Office wish you wonderful holidays and an excellent year 2026!

🤝 Supportive Christmas
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 December
The Hospital Notre-Dame à la Rose reconnects with the essence of the place and, in collaboration with Saint-Vincent de Paul, offers isolated beneficiaries a Christmas meal on Saturday evening at La Table d’Alix. During the weekend, they can also enjoy a complimentary guided tour of the museum. Contact: Saint-Vincent de Paul.
🥣 Soup distribution at the Bowl
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 December at noon
On Saturday and Sunday at lunchtime, come and enjoy a comforting bowl of soup at l’Écuelle, the cafeteria of the Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose. It’s a chance to warm up before or after the visit or creative workshop. Soup is offered to everyone while stocks last.
❄️ Creative workshop: magical snowflake decorations for Christmas
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 December at 2:30 PM (duration 1h)
During this friendly workshop, learn to create beautiful snowflake hangings to decorate your home this winter. We will use a simple everyday material. Don’t miss this opportunity to create your own eco-friendly and stylish Christmas decorations!
✨ What you are going to create:

Beautiful 3D snowflakes perfect for hanging on your Christmas tree, in your windows, or as festive wall decorations.
Each snowflake will be a unique and personalised piece.
Nous ajouterons une touche de magie avec des perles, des paillettes, ou des cristaux (matériel fourni) pour un rendu élégant et scintillant, digne des plus belles décorations d’hiver.

♻️ Why this workshop is made for you:

Eco-friendly and Economical: Give your cardboard rolls a second life and create zero-waste decoration.
Accessible to All: Whether you are a beginner in crafts or an expert, this workshop is simple and guided step by step.
Guaranteed Christmas Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in the festive spirit in a warm and creative setting.
Ideal for Gifting: Take home your creations, perfect for decorating your own home or giving a unique handmade gift.

📅 Workshop Details:

Dates: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December 2025 at 2:30 pm
Time: 2:30 PM (Duration: 1h)
Location: Notre-Dame à la Rose Hospital
Rate: €5 (Including all materials, including cardboard rolls, paint, glue, glitter and fine decorations). €3 for residents of Lessines.

Don’t miss this opportunity to create your own eco-friendly and stylish Christmas decorations!
👉 Book your spot today!
Seats are limited to 15 people to ensure quality support. Children from 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Online bookings, at +32 (0)68 33 24 03 or by email: info@notredamealarose.be. 🪢 Link to the event.
SAVE THE DATE
The museum and La Table d’Alix will be closed from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 December 2025 and from Wednesday 31 December 2025 to Saturday 30 January 2026.
Reopening on Saturday 31 January 2026.
With a rich and varied programme, the museum makes a strong comeback in 2026!

Sunday 1 February 2026: free access to the museum, as on every first Sunday of the month!
Saturday 14 February 2026: Candles and pyjamas
From Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 March 2026: Journées du Matrimoine : à ta santé !

Get ready for another year of delicious culinary discoveries at La Table d’Alix!
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SAINT-NICOLAS 2025
2025-11-29 10:00 - 16:30 | La Déportation, Lessines, Hainaut, 7860
SAINT-NICOLAS 2025
Saturday, 29 November 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This year, Notre-Dame à la Rose Hospital is participating in a collective project led by various socio-cultural actors in Lessines and coordinated by the Social Affairs Department of the City of Lessines.
This free event will take place at La Déportation: stay tuned for more information!

HALLOWEEN 2025 : Vœux interdits
2025-10-31 17:00 - 2025-11-02 21:00 | Hopital Notre-Dame à la Rose
🎃 HALLOWEEN 2025 : Vœux interdits 👻
💀 Come and tremble at the Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose on the weekend of October 31rst to November 2nd 2025.
😈 Young and old, angels and demons, shiver at the programme put together for this weekend of horror, in collaboration with the Bibliothèque communale Louis Scutenaire de Lessines.🕷️

📜 Programme of activities

Treasure hunt Souvenirs, mystères
On Friday, 31 October at 3:30 p.m., treasure hunt starting from the Bibliothèque Louis Scutenaire Lessines
👻 Adaline d’Ogy, a ghost who likes to wander around Lessines, has had her memories stolen by a mischievous Halloween spirit. She no longer knows where to go to spend Halloween evening with all her other friends! Through a treasure hunt and several challenges, come and discover the library’s collections and help Adaline recover her memories one by one!
👉 Retrouvez toutes les infos pratiques sur l’événement.

🔎 Throughout the weekend, teenagers and adults are invited to investigate a mysterious pact with the Devil as part of the big game Vœux interdits (in French) an immersive adventure in the museum’s galleries (duration: 2 hours). Pour les enfants accompagnés d’un adulte, à partir de 10 ans.
Envie d’un petit avant-goût!? Cliquez sur ce lien si vous l’osez ! 😱
🕯️ Meanwhile, younger visitors will enjoy spellbinding moments with stories, discoveries and little surprises tailored to their age group:
🕸️ Traditional and sensory games
🌳 Rencontrez Balthazar (in French): an immersive and captivating activity centred around a magical tree – for ages 8 and up
🌿 Vendredi et samedi : à 17h30 / 18h15 / 19h / 19h45 / 20h30
🌳 Dimanche : à 14h30 / 15h15 / 16h / 16h45 / 17h30
💄 Face painting at La Table d’Alix
📖 Readings (in French):
📘17h15 > 17h30 : from 2,5 ans until 4 years old
📗17h45 > 18h00 : from 2,5 ans until 4 years old
📙18h15 > 18h45 : from 4 until 6 years old
📕19h00 > 19h30 : from 6 until 8 years old
📚19h45 > 20h15 : from 8 until 12 years old
On Friday the 31st, readings will be performed by the Bibliothèque communale Louis Scutenaire de Lessines.
👻 For younger children, small activities in the Cloister:
🕰️ from 5pm to 8pm on Friday October 31st and Saturday November 1st
🕰️ from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday November 2nd
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: exceptionally, there will be no guided tours at 3 p.m. on Sunday, 2 November 2025.
📅 When?
🌙 Friday 31 October and Saturday 1 November: from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (last admission at 9 p.m.). The museum will be open exceptionally from 10 a.m. on these dates.
☀️ Sunday, 2 November: from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission at 5 p.m.)
📍Where ?
At the Hopital Notre-Dame à la Rose, Lessen
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who is it for?
Families, children, teenagers and young adults: everyone is welcome!
🎟️ Prices:
Children aged 3 to 6: €4
Children/students: €5
Adults/seniors: €8
🥰 €2 discount for Lessines residents with the promo code 7860HL.
✅ Réservations : inscrivez-vous ici.

LOVE & SWING - Festive afternoon and grand ball with a Roaring Twenties theme 🎩
2025-08-30 16:00 - 2025-08-31 01:30 | Arsenal des Pompiers de Lessines, Rue des Quatre frères Aymon, Lessines, Hainaut, 7860
LOVE & SWING – Festive afternoon and grand ball with a Roaring Twenties theme 🎩
On Saturday 30 August from 4pm, at the Arsenal des Pompiers in Lessines

To round off the exhibition Et si j’avais 20 ans en 1900 in style, the Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose and the Centre Culturel René Magritte invite you to a unique celebration.
Get ready to step back in time and plunge into the spellbinding atmosphere of the Roaring Twenties with LOVE & SWING: a big party where heritage flirts with music, theatre… and joie de vivre!
Bring the whole family – we’ve got plenty of entertainment for all ages, a bar and gourmet delights on site, and of course the chance to (re)discover our flagship exhibition Et si j’avais 20 ans en 1900 for the very last time: an unforgettable afternoon and evening in store!
The 1920s dress code is highly recommended: costumed visitors will be rewarded with something special!
ON THE PROGRAMME:

Dramatised tour of the exhibition Et si j’avais 20 ans en 1900 – 2.30pm (booking required, separate ticket)
A dramatised walk that will plunge you into the world of the proletariat and the bourgeoisie at the time of the Belle Epoque.
Family party afternoon – from 4pm
Traditional games, tattoos, fairground stalls and food trucks for young and old alike.

Introduction to swing dancing – 6pmLet the Jazz Maniacs guide you and learn a few steps to shine on the dance floor!
Acrobatic show by the exhibition’s bride and groom – 8pm
A touch of madness, a dash of romance, and artists twirling around in a surprise mini-show.

Live concert – The Viper’s Rhythm Band – 8:30 p.m.
Get ready for a wild and crazy atmosphere with the Viper’s Rhythm Band. It’s going to be a swinging start to the evening!
DJ Set until the end of the night – 10:30 p.m.
We’re extending the party with a retro-futuristic mix that will take you on a journey through the musical eras from the 1920s to today. An exclusive DJ Set by DJ FenX from Global Event Production.

🔗Event
Fee : from 3 until 15 €
Booking LOVE & SWING
Booking LOVE & SWING + visit of the museum, de exhibition of both.

Dramatised tours (in French only) – exhibition 🎭
2025-08-30 14:30 - 16:00 | Arsenal des Pompiers de Lessines, Rue des Quatre frères Aymon, Lessines, Hainaut, 7860
⏱️ Duration of the visit : 1h30
Discover the dramatised tours (in French only) accompanied by two characters, one from the proletariat and the other from the bourgeoisie. Discover the Belle Époque through an immersive and extraordinary experience.
Jean-Pierre Williame and Loïce Gandibleux will be leading these tours!
🗓️ When?
🕰️ Start of the visite at 2.30 pm
👉🏻 Sunday January 26th 2024
👉🏻 Sunday February 23rd 2025
👉🏻 Sunday March 9th 2025
👉🏻 Sunday April 20th 2025
👉🏻 Sunday May 25th 2025
👉🏻 Sunday June 15th 2025
👉🏻 Sunday July 20th 2025
👉🏻 Saturday August 30th 2025

🪙 Entrance fee
🧑🏻🧓🏻👨🏻‍🎓 Pour les adultes, séniors et étudiants, le prix est de 10€ par personne.
🔗 Reservations
To book, simply click on the following button and follow the booking steps 👇🏻
Reservation

Dramatised tours (in French only) – exhibition 🎭
2025-07-20 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-06-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Arsenal des Pompiers de Lessines, Rue des Quatre frères Aymon, Lessines, Hainaut, 7860
⏱️ Duration of the visit : 1h30
Discover the dramatised tours (in French only) accompanied by two characters, one from the proletariat and the other from the bourgeoisie. Discover the Belle Époque through an immersive and extraordinary experience.
Jean-Pierre Williame and Loïce Gandibleux will be leading these tours!
🗓️ When?
🕰️ Start of the visite at 3.30 pm
👉🏻 Sunday January 26th 2024
👉🏻 Sunday February 23rd 2025
👉🏻 Sunday March 9th 2025
👉🏻 Sunday April 20th 2025
👉🏻 Sunday May 25th 2025
👉🏻 Sunday June 15th 2025
👉🏻 Sunday July 20th 2025
👉🏻 Saturday August 30th 2025
🪙 Entrance fee
🧑🏻🧓🏻👨🏻‍🎓 Pour les adultes, séniors et étudiants, le prix est de 10€ par personne.
🔗 Reservations
To book, simply click on the following button and follow the booking steps 👇🏻
Reservation

Dramatised tours (in French only) – exhibition 🎭
2025-05-25 15:30 - 17:30 | Arsenal des Pompiers de Lessines, Rue des Quatre frères Aymon, Lessines, Hainaut, 7860
⏱️ Duration of the visit : 1h30
Discover the dramatised tours (in French only) accompanied by two characters, one from the proletariat and the other from the bourgeoisie. Discover the Belle Époque through an immersive and extraordinary experience.
Jean-Pierre Williame and Loïce Gandibleux will be leading these tours!
🗓️ When?
🕰️ Start of the visite at 3.30 pm
👉🏻 Sunday January 26th 2024
👉🏻 Sunday February 23rd 2025
👉🏻 Sunday March 9th 2025
👉🏻 Sunday April 20th 2025
👉🏻 Sunday May 25th 2025
👉🏻 Sunday June 15th 2025
👉🏻 Sunday July 20th 2025
👉🏻 Saturday August 30th 2025
🪙 Entrance fee
🧑🏻🧓🏻👨🏻‍🎓 Pour les adultes, séniors et étudiants, le prix est de 10€ par personne.
🎩FREE for visitors who come in 1900 costume.
🔗 Reservations
To book, simply click on the following button and follow the booking steps 👇🏻
Reservation

European museumnight 2025
2025-05-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Arsenal des Pompiers de Lessines, Rue des Quatre frères Aymon, Lessines, Hainaut, 7860
EUROPEAN MUSEUM NIGHT
Saturday May 17: free nocturne from 6pm to 10pm

To mark European museum night, we’ve put together a program of immersive, sensitive and creative activities. Join us in building the museum of tomorrow!

The emotional rose
What emotions do you feel in the rooms of our museum? Joy, serenity, or rather a chill down your spine, or even a real sense of unease? Become an active participant in your visit and share your feelings with us by dropping off your origami rose in the various rooms of the museum!

My ideal museum
What if everything were possible? What if the museum of your dreams could become reality? Using words, stickers or drawings, share your ideas for enhancing the different areas of the museum. And if you had to give these spaces a name, what would it be? To stimulate your imagination, don’t forget to stop by the bar so you don’t get dehydrated!

Techno or retro ?
What scenography for tomorrow’s museum? Techno or retro? Tell us what you prefer, and vote for your favorite design using the beads you receive at reception!

Visit with Gérald Decoster
Departure from reception at 6pm. Length: 2 hours. Visit in French.
Registration : https://tinyurl.com/2y3twh76
Art historian and long-time volunteer Gérald Decoster offers a unique tour of the site. A moving and inspiring visit not to be missed! A nod to the theme of the International museum day on the following day!

PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS
Free nocturne from 6pm to 10pm (last entry at 9pm).
Registration : https://tinyurl.com/2cju6h56
The museum is open during the day at the usual times and rates.
PMR & assistance dog access. SNCB train station 400m away. Parkings nearby.

Exhibition "What if I was 20 in the 1900s : Lessines during the Belle Époque"
2024-04-27 - 2025-08-30 | Arsenal des Pompiers de Lessines, Rue des Quatre frères Aymon, Lessines, Hainaut, 7860
🎭 Upcoming event : Exhibition “What if I was 20 in the 1900s : Lessines during the Belle Époque” 📅 From the 27th of April 2024 to the 31th of January 2025.
🌟 About the exhibition : Discover the tumultuous life of Valentine, a young woman living in Lessines at the start of the 20th century. 🏡👩‍🎓 Go through her troubled childhood, her struggle for emancipation and discover her commitment to the Hospital Notre-Dame à la Rose. 🏥
🤝 Collaborations : This project was realised with the support of : Athénée Royal René Magritte, Cercle de Généalogie de Lessines, and other local partners. 📚🛠️
👂 Immersion : Narrated tours, immersive podcasts and more! Discover the history of your city from a new angle. 🎧📖
🎉 Special event : A typical folk ball of the 1900s on August the third 2024! 🕺💃
📬 Stay informed : Subscribe to our newsletter. 💌
🏛️ Office de Tourisme : Expose your family souvenirs in the Tourist Office. We are looking for objets dating from 1880 until 1920. Contact Gertrude Raulier at 068/33.36.90 or via info@visitlessines.be 🕰️📸

Combi ticket+ (Museum and exhibition) 🖼️

⏱️ Duration of the tour : 4h (the garden can be visited with an audioguide)
Spend an entire day on our site enjoying the museum and its gardens in the morning, if you also wish, book your dinner at La Table d’Alix via their booking tool. In the afternoon, an immersion in the Belle Époque is offered via our exhibition.
🕰️ The tour starts at 2pm, after your museumvisit.

🪙 Entrance fee

🧑🏻 Adults : 15€/person
🧓🏻👨🏻‍🎓 Seniors & students : 12€/person
🧒🏻 Children (6-12 years) : 5€/ person
🧑🏻‍🦯🧑🏻‍🦽 Person with special needs : Free entrance, 7€ supporting person
🗝️ Inhabitants Lessines : Free entrance
👶🏻 Children (<6 years) : Free entrance
Article 27 : 1.25€/ person
📰 Press : Free entrance
🌐 MuseumPass, ICOM card, ICOMOS card, 365.be, teachers card : Free entrance

🔗 Reservations
To book, simply click on the following button and follow the booking steps 👇🏻

Reservation

Formula only exhibition 🖼️

⏱️ Duration of the tour : 2h
Discover Valentine’s life through various tools such as her diary or audio capsules of key moments of her life.
🕰️ The tour starts at 2pm, after your museumvisit.

🪙 Entrance fee

🧑🏻 Adults : 5€/person
🧓🏻👨🏻‍🎓 Seniors & students : 3€/person
🧒🏻Children (<12 ans) : Free entrance
🧑🏻‍🦯🧑🏻‍🦽 Person with special needs : Free entrance, 2€ supporting person
🗝️ Inhabitants of Lessines : Free entrance
Article 27 : 1.25€/ person
📰 Press : Free entrance
🌐 MuseumPass, ICOM card, ICOMOS card, 365.be, teachers card : Free entrance

🔗 Reservations
To book, simply click on the following button and follow the booking steps 👇🏻

Reservation

Dramatised visits (only in French) 🎭

⏱️ Duration of the visit : 1h30
Also discover the dramatised visits accompanied by two characters, one from the proletariat and the other from the bourgeoisie. Discover the Belle Époque in an immersive and extraordinary experience.
The actors who will lead these visits are part of La Troupe du Cactus

🗓️ When?

🕰️ Start of the visite at 3.30 pm

☀️ On Sunday the 14th July, 2024, during the Saint-Camillus, Patron Saint of nurses! They can participate free of charge if they show up at the reception in work clothes or if the show their badge 🧑🏻‍⚕️💉
👉🏻 Saturday, July 27, 2024
👉🏻 Sunday, August 11, 2024
👉🏻 Sunday, September 15, 2024
👉🏻 Sunday, October 6, 2024
👉🏻 Sunday, November 10, 2024
👉🏻 Sunday, December 15, 2024
👉🏻 Sunday, January 12, 2025
👉🏻 Sunday, May 25, 2025
👉🏻 Sunday, June 15, 2025
👉🏻 Sunday, July 20, 2025
👉🏻 Sunday, August 30, 2025

🪙 Entrance fee

🧑🏻🧓🏻👨🏻‍🎓 For adults, seniors and students, the price is 13€ per person, including a consumption of coffee, soft or absinthe.

🔗 Reservations
To book, simply click on the following button and follow the booking steps 👇🏻

Reservation

Guided tours 👥

Guided tours are also possible on request and prior reservation by email at info@notredamealarose.be !
