What’s in a name? Osseghem – Ossegem, nestled in the upper reaches of Molenbeek, whispers a tale of ancient origins. This Brussels neighborhood, once a quiet rural hamlet, bears a name echoing the whispers of its past. Osseghem – Ossegem, derived from the Frankish “Odso + -inga + heim,” translates to “residence/domain of the family of Odso.” Imagine a time long past, where the clatter of hooves and creak of wooden carts punctuated the quiet landscape. A simple country road, now the Rue d’Osseghem/Ossegemstraat, wound its way from the hamlet towards the bustling Chaussée de Gand. This thoroughfare, marked by the present-day Osseghem/Ossegem metro station, linked the tranquil Osseghem – Ossegem to the growing hub of Molenbeek and the wider world of Brussels. Osseghem – Ossegem may have transformed from a quiet hamlet into a vibrant part of the Brussels tapestry. But the echoes of its past resonate in the very name it carries.
Rue Albert Meurice – Albert Meuricestraat
Serenity Bar a yoga studio sits on Rue Albert Meurice. This quiet street in Etterbeek Brussels holds a peaceful energy.