Tag Archives: saint-gilles

“Jerusalema” on the Parvis

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Scribe Doll

A wedding party is spilling out of the sternly robust 19th-century church that stands on the edge of the Parvis.  The eye is immediately drawn to the splendid bride, skin like molten chocolate against the white lace dazzling in the … Continue reading →

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Pictures of Saint-Gilles

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Scribe Doll

In the heart of bas Saint-Gilles, the cobbles of Le Parvis are lined on both sides with cafés, brasseries and a couple of Moroccan cake shops.  Tables are put outside at the first glimmer of elusive  Brussels sunshine.  People sit … Continue reading →

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Place de Bethléem

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Scribe Doll

The early evening light bathing Place de Bethléem carries flecks of sunlight.  Since moving to Brussels, I’ve had to arrange my timetable according to the sun.  In other words, as soon as I glimpse a rare hint of a sunbeam, … Continue reading →

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