Venue Address
Building ‘Collège Jacques Leclercq’
1 Place Montesquieu
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
Belgium
Google maps As you enter Place Montesquieu, the Leclercq building is in front of you.
Walking Directions from Louvain-la-Neuve train station
Located 30 km from Brussels in the heart of Walloon Brabant , the Louvain-la-Neuve site welcomes more than 20,000 students to its eleven faculties .
Founded in 1971 by the university, this city is one of the youngest in Europe . A rural town, it offers an exceptional living environment for students, researchers, professors and residents . Museums, cinemas, theaters, concert and exhibition halls, a swimming pool and sports center, restaurants and cafes, shops and green spaces contribute to the quality of its environment.
Its entirely pedestrian urban center promotes easy access to all academic buildings and provides an environment where students, researchers, professors and residents intersect and form a unique social, cultural and economic fabric.
Travelling to Louvain-la-Neuve
Don’t make the mistake of confusing Louvain-la-Neuve with Leuven and get on the wrong train!! Louvain-la-Neuve is only 30 minutes from Brussels by train. Here is useful information on how to get to Louvain-le-Neuve by plane, train, bus or car.
Accommodation Options in Louvain-la-Neuve
To ensure a comfortable stay during the 3rd MethodsNET Conference, we highly recommend securing your accommodation as early as possible. Louvain-la-Neuve (LLN) offers a variety of lodging options tailored to different preferences and budgets, all located within close proximity to the university campus.
Here are three excellent recommendations:
Martin’s City Resort (Martin’s Louvain-la-Neuve & Martin’s All Suites
Ideal for: Attendees looking for a high-comfort experience with excellent working spaces, situated right in the vibrant pedestrian center of the city.
Website: Book at Martin’s City Resort
Ibis Louvain-la-Neuve
Ideal for: Faculty members, researchers, and professionals seeking dependable amenities, quality Wi-Fi, and a convenient location close to both the university and town center.
Website: Book at Ibis Louvain-la-Neuve
Gîte Mozaik
Ideal for: Doctoral students, early-career researchers, or peer delegations looking for an affordable, welcoming environment that facilitates networking outside of official conference hours.
Website: Book at Gîte Mozaik
Dining Out
Light refreshments will be provided during registration, short breaks and the plenary reception. A buffet lunch is also provided on each day. There are many affordable and multi-cultural restaurants, cafes and bars within a few minutes of the venue. There are water fountains in each building but you will need to bring your own cup or bottle. These are some nearby places.
- Le coin L- coffee boutique of Museum L https://museel.be/fr/coin-l-cafe-boutique-du-musee-l
- Restaurant/café of museum Hergé (Tintin) https://www.museeherge.be/fr/infos/restaurant
- Le grand place in front of the cinema https://www.legrandplace.be/
- Restaurant universitaire Sablon self service https://uclouvain.be/fr/decouvrir/resto-u/le-sablon-self.html
Tourism and Visas
All the information you need to come to Belgium is available from the Belgian Tourist Board
Visa for Belgium for information about a visa for Belgium.
Studying in Belgium for information you need to study in Belgium.
Invitation Letters
If you need an invitation letter to support a visa application please email info@methodnet.org with details of your proposed trip and intended participation.