Historical Dictionary of Brussels
LA FLEUR EN PAPIER DORÉ
(Rue des Alexiens 55)
La Fleur en Papier Doré was established in the 17th century as a residence by the Alexiens, areligious order. It was converted into a tavern in the 19th century and was a favorite haunt ofRené Magritte. A bar-restaurant with a surrealist décor operates today.