Walking down Chaussée d’Ixelles towards Place Fernand Cocq we were amazed to find it entirely pedestrianised because the pavements were already very large. But maybe it was only temporary because there were extensive works going on. The bus we intended to take on Place Fernand Cocq wasn’t running either. In fact, the square we knew had disappeared. The largest part of Place Fernand Cocq seems to have been turned into a playground by chopping down several big trees, installing bamboo-fenced flower beds, urban furniture greenery in planters and yet another boring splash fountain. The town hall of Ixelles stands a bit forlorn in a corner. There is nothing of interest to tourists here, but on a sunny day the outside seating areas of the many cafes were packed and children were playing in the fountain, so we can understand why the locals would applaud this transformation.

Not an attraction as such but a nice little square which hosts at times music or film festivals. Surrounded by a few nice places to eat but could be put even more in value.