73 Search Results for
The museum Tintin and Hergé
17 August 2021The Adventures of Tintin is a series of 24 comic albums created by Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who wrote under the pen name Hergé. The series was one of the... View Article
Read moreThe museum The Atomium
16 August 2021The Atomium is a landmark building in Brussels, originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair (Expo 58). It stands 102 m (335 ft) tall. Its nine 18 m (60... View Article
Read moreThe museum Jacques Brel
16 August 2021Jacques Romain Georges Brel, born 1929, died 1978, was a Belgian singer, songwriter, actor and director who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following... View Article
Read moreThe museum Manneken-Pis
9 August 2021Manneken-Pis, ”little man pee” in Dutch, is a landmark small bronze sculpture (61 cm) in Brussels, depicting a naked male child urinating into the basin of a fountain. It was... View Article
Read moreThe museum René Magritte
9 August 2021René François Ghislain Magritte, born 1898, died 1967, was a Belgian surrealist artist. He became famous for his witty and thought-provoking images. Magritte’s work frequently displays a collection of ordinary... View Article
Read moreThe museum Jean-Michel Folon
9 August 2021Jean-Michel Folon 1934-2005), was a Belgian watercolourist, painter, engraver and sculptor. During a friendly lunch with Rudy Vanlancker at “110”, he offered to draw the invitation to the opening of... View Article
Read moreThe museum Toots Thielemans
9 August 2021Jean-Baptiste, Baron Thielemans (1922 – 2016), known professionally as Toots Thielemans, was a Belgian-American jazz musician. He was known for his harmonica and guitar playing, as well as his whistling... View Article
Read moreThe museum Le Chat, Philippe Geluck
9 August 2021Le Chat (French for “The Cat”) is a Belgian comic strip, created by cartoonist Philippe Geluck. Le Chat is an adult, human-sized, obese, anthropomorphic cat who typically wears a suit.... View Article
Read moreThe museum Belgian comics
9 August 2021Belgian comics form a distinct subgroup in the history of European comics and played a major role in their development, alongside their French counterparts, with which they share a long... View Article
Read moreThe museum Eddy Merckx
9 August 2021Edouard Louis Joseph, Baron Merckx (born 17 June 1945), better known as Eddy Merckx, is a Belgian former professional road and track bicycle racer who is widely seen as the... View Article
Read moreThe museum Schtroumpfs
9 August 2021The Smurfs (French: les Schtroumpfs) is a Belgian comic series created by cartoonist Peyo, (1928-1992). They are tiny, blue-skinned humanoid creatures dressed in white, with an elderly bearded leader in... View Article
Read moreThe museum Adolphe Sax
9 August 2021The saxophone (also known as the sax) is a family of woodwind instruments. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the... View Article
Read moreThe museum The frescoes
30 July 2021These frescoes were painted when “Chez Léon” was remodelled in 2005 and tell its history in heroic style.
Read moreThe museum Jean-Claude Van Damme
16 July 2021Jean-Claude Van Varenberg (born 18 October 1960), professionally known as Jean-Claude Van Damme and abbreviated to JCVD, is a Belgian actor, martial artist, screenwriter, film producer and director best known... View Article
Read more
History Customers leave us memories …
12 July 2021Drawing by an anonymous customer on a paper tablecloth depicting Mr Mario and head waiter André. “Everything’s good at Léon’s” drawing – Drawing by an... View Article
Read moreDNA OF Chez Léon Léon de la Moule
12 July 2021Belgium, the land of comics. Léon de la Moule, a character created by Ray Godart in 1989 for Léon. Discover all the variations of our mascot: https://chezleon1893.ovh/leondelamoule
Read moreHistory Delvaux MOULISSIMO bag
12 July 2021A unique creation by Maison Delvaux for Madame Nadine: the “Moulissimmo” bag.
Read moreHistory Invitations cards – Official openings
12 July 2021Original cartoon by Tibet for the opening of “Chez Léon” in Strasbourg. Original cartoon by Walthéry for the opening of Léon in Liège. ... View Article
Read moreDNA OF Chez Léon The Billy ‘IONIC mussel
12 July 2021An original mussel-shaped sculpture by the artist, a 30th-birthday gift to Mr Rudy.
Read moreThe museum Centenary signatures
12 July 2021At the Léon centenary party in 1993, all the celebrity guests signed their names.
Read moreMussels in snail butter plate
11 July 2021Mussels in snail butter plate: Metal plate for use in the oven and for serving our delicious mussels in snail butter (garlic and herb butter) or a variation. All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreMasks
11 July 2021Masks: One size: 26 cm x 16.5 cm, individually packaged, wash at 60°. Elastic loops for around the ears. Materials: Outer layer: microfibre fabric (100% polyester) with special water-repellent treatment Middle layer: Non-woven PP material with filtration function Inner layer: breathable fine mesh fabric (100% polyester) All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreLéon Easter Pins
11 July 2021Léon Easter: for Easter 1993, we released a pin of our mascot "Léon the mussel" coming out of an egg, in reference to the Easter celebrations (3.5 cm x 1.9 cm) All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreLéon Mussel with an apron pins
11 July 2021Léon the mussel with an apron: this pin showing our mascot "Léon the mussel" was released in 1999 for the millennium (3.4 cm x 2.4 cm). All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreRound gold logo pins
11 July 2021Round gold logo: Pin celebrating the re-modelling of our restaurant as well as the new logo created to celebrate this in 2005 (2.5 cm x 1.5 cm). All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read more125 years celebration pins
11 July 2021125 years: Pin created to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the restaurant in 2018. All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreWaiter with firstname pins
11 July 2021Waiter pins with first name: Traditional pin given to each "chef de rang" or waiter when taking up the role at Chez Léon (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm). All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreSaltcellar
11 July 2021Saltcellar: 125 g 100% natural, hand collected fine salt (produced in France). All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreBalloon wine glass
11 July 2021Balloon wine glass: balloon glass, with the Chez Léon logo, capacity: 250 ml. All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreGeorges beer glass
11 July 2021Georges beer glass: Pils beer glass, Georges, capacity: 330 ml. All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreLéon balloon beer glas
11 July 2021Léon balloon beer glass: Léon balloon beer glass, La Léon 1893, capacity: 330 ml. All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreTasting glass
11 July 2021Tasting glass: tasting glass that can also be used for red, white or rose wine as well as beer. All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreMetal Léon beer sign
11 July 2021Metal Léon beer sign: metal sign, 30 cm x 20 cm, created for the launch of the Léon beer in 2005. All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreBeer gift box
11 July 2021Beer gift box 750 ml: this wooden gift box bearing the Chez Léon logo contains 1 x 750 ml bottle of Léon (blonde) beer and two balloon beer glasses. All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreWooden bow tie
11 July 2021Wooden bow tie: This bow tie specially created in Belgium and made out of cherry wood and engraved on the front. To enhance the personalisation even further, we have added a bit of green and white gingham fabric as a nod to our curtains, tablecloths, etc. All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreThe perfect Chez Léon waiter uniform
11 July 2021The perfect CHR Chez Léon uniform: The perfect head waiter outfit at Chez Léon comprising a green apron with logo in the Chez Léon colours, a wooden bow tie and the logo pin, bearing the first name of your choosing. All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreSet of 5 pins
11 July 2021Set of 5 pins: the set of 5 pins includes the following items:
- Léon Easter: for Easter 1993, we released a pin of our mascot "Léon the mussel" coming out of an egg, in reference to the Easter celebrations (3.5 cm x 1.9 cm)
- Léon the mussel with an apron: this pin showing our mascot "Léon the mussel" was released in 1999 for the millennium (3.4 cm x 2.4 cm)
- Round gold logo: Pin celebrating the re-modelling of our restaurant as well as the new logo created to celebrate this in 2005 (2.5 cm x 1.5 cm)
- 125 years: Pin created to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the restaurant in 2018
- CHR with first name: Traditional pin given to each "chef de rang" or head waiter when taking up the role at Chez Léon (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm)
Book (FR) : “Chez Léon une friture bruxelloise depuis 1893”
11 July 2021This book tells the story of the Vanlancker family, who have headed up Chez Léon since 1893. Rudy Vanlancker, 5th generation, tells us his story of how he made it into the most visited restaurant in the country. This book also recounts life in Îlot Sacré, the historic, buzzy district now on the World Heritage List. And of course, you'll find over 50 Belgo-Brussels speciality recipes. All to celebrate popular gastronomy. Available in French and Dutch. All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreBook (NL) : “Chez Léon une friture bruxelloise depuis 1893”
11 July 2021This book tells the story of the Vanlancker family, who have headed up Chez Léon since 1893. Rudy Vanlancker, 5th generation, tells us his story of how he made it into the most visited restaurant in the country. This book also recounts life in Îlot Sacré, the historic, buzzy district now on the World Heritage List. And of course, you'll find over 50 Belgo-Brussels speciality recipes. All to celebrate popular gastronomy. Available in French and Dutch. All prices include VAT, but exclude shipping costs. Delivery time frame: 7 working days.
Read moreThe museum Waffles
9 July 2021The Brussels waffle is a large rectangular waffle made from a light batter, with large, square, deep indentations. They can be eaten warm or cold, often with toppings such as... View Article
Read moreThe museum Jean Luc Dehaene
9 July 2021Mr Rudy and former Belgian Prime Minister Jean-Luc Dehaene attended the same school close to the restaurant, Institut Saint-Joseph. Mr Dehaene was one of our faithful customers for many years.
Read moreThe museum Annie Cordy
9 July 2021Baroness Léonie Cooreman, known under the stage name of Annie Cordy (1928 – 2020), was a Belgian film actress and singer. She appeared in 50 films, starting in 1954. She... View Article
Read moreThe museum Chips or French(?) fries
9 July 2021Fries, deep-fried chipped potatoes, are batonnet- or allumette-cut deep-fried potatoes. They are very popular in Belgium, where they are thought to have originated. The earliest evidence of the dish comes... View Article
Read moreThe museum The Toone Theatre
9 July 2021The first traditional puppet theatre, the Toone Theatre was opened in 1830 by Antoine “Toone” Genty. This unique theatre presents puppet shows for adults a stone’s throw from the world’s... View Article
Read moreDNA OF Chez Léon All you can eat Mussels every Sunday evening
12 March 2021What better way to enjoy your favourite shellfish? Every Sunday evening from 18:30, an opportunity not to be missed to enjoy a pot* of mussels. Offer available all year round!... View Article
Read moreThe restaurant Work at Chez Léon
12 March 2021Chez Léon remains true to its tradition of good Belgian cuisine and high levels of customer care. Chez Léon is also loyal to its hard-working staff. The ingredients key to... View Article
Read moreThe restaurant That’s less than €15 to add
12 March 2021There is something to suit all tastes! At Chez Léon, you will find slow-cooked dishes prepared by our chefs, including: stoemp with bacon from €13.25 meatballs in tomato sauce with... View Article
Read moreDNA OF Chez Léon It’s free for kids!
12 March 2021Children are very welcome at Chez Léon, there’s no age limit on hospitality. Not many people are aware, but kids under 12 years of age eat a kids menu for... View Article
Read moreThe restaurant Léon de la moule
12 March 2021Léon de La Moule, the cartoon character who embodies typical Belgian humour! Belgium is the home of the comic book. Tintin, the Smurfs, Gaston Lagaffe, the Marsupilami, Spirou, Tif and... View Article
Read moreHistory Mussels Chez Léon
12 March 2021The reputation of the CHEZ LEON restaurant is essentially based on its concept of Mussels and Chips. This mollusc is therefore at the very centre of the restaurant’s life and... View Article
Read moreThe restaurant Belgatitude
12 March 2021Hello Belgium…What is it?…Where is it? Everyone knows Belgium but no one knows where it is except of course the Belgians themselves. And yet in 57 BC, the great Julius... View Article
Read moreThe restaurant Léon beer
12 March 2021Léon beer is pale and full-bodied. It has been specially concocted by Master Brewer, Jean Pagura, in collaboration with the St-Feuillien brewery to create a delicious combination to pair well... View Article
Read moreTerms and conditions of use and privacy
29 May 2020Terms and conditions of use and privacy General terms and conditions of use for the chezleon.be and chezleon.club websites (Last updated on 28/05/2018) Article 1: General The terms and conditions... View Article
Read moreGeneral information
29 May 2020SCHEDULE • Open every day of the year. • From Sunday to Thursday from 12:00 am to 11:00 pm • Fridays and Saturdays from 12.00 until 11:30 pm INFORMATION •... View Article
Read moreCookies
29 May 2020Cookies The user is informed that during his visits to the site www.chezleon.be a “cookie” may be automatically installed on his browser software. What is a cookie? A cookie is... View Article
Read more
Follow us on our social networks!