Pierre Paulus - Artist Info

About Pierre Paulus

Name variants

Baron Pierre Paulus Châteletre, Pierre Paulus De Chatelet
  • Biography

    PIERRE PAULUS PARK

    Green spaces are always an oasis for city people, but even more so during challenging times. Brussels is blessed with lots of beautiful parks, some well-known and quite a few hidden gems too. Pierre Paulus park falls under the second category: a neighbourhood park which is off the tourist radar but very much loved by locals.

    Nestled not far from Morichar square in Saint-Gilles, this spot is a beautiful haven of peace. The park bears nowadays the name of expressionist painter Pierre Paulus de Châtelet, who died in Saint-Gilles in 1959. He is known for designing the bold rooster (the “coq hardi”) depicted on the flag of Wallonia. In the past it used to be the private garden of Pelgrims House, a beautiful villa...

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