Mmm... Mechelen
In the culinary footsteps of Margaret of Austria
Mechelen: hotspot of the Low Countries
On the boundary between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Mechelen grew into the hotspot of the Low Countries. Musicians, artists, scientists and nobility: everyone wanted to be in Mechelen. And that's because of Margaret of Austria. From our city, she ruled the Low Countries in the early 16th century. In her palace, the Court of Savoy, she collected riches from the New World: stuffed animals, gold and silver, clothing with feathers and fur, jewellery and richly decorated weapons. And as a guest at her banquets, you got to taste the latest ingredients from America, combined with the refined cuisine of Spain and Italy. It was the start of a new age.
Ten times a historical tasting
Mmm ... Mechelen takes you to that golden age, on a culinary route past 12 Mechelen tastemakers. Together with ‘The Food Archaeologist’ Jeroen Van Vaerenbergh, they have developed delicacies for today with typical ingredients from the past
Practical
- Leaflet available at the Visit Mechelen information office.
- Or download it here. (Only in Dutch)
- Available in the Visit Mechelen App in NL, EN, FR, ES & DE.
- Free
| Want to add extra spice to the tour? With Sense-sations, you'll get some tasters along the way. |
Location
Visit Mechelen
Vleeshouwersstraat 6, 2800 Mechelen
Contact
T +32 15 29 76 54
E visit@mechelen.be
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Het Anker BreweryHave you ever drunk a fresh, 16th century beer?
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Broodbroeders & AwardtGift a fragrant gingerbread.
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Kazen SchockaertCreate a cheese board with Bourgondiër from Kazen Schockaert.
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The Cacao ProjectDive into a cabinet of curiosities with the new praline from The Cacao Project.
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Funky JungleSink your teeth into a vegan Habsburger at Funky Jungle.
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Philip's BiscuitsTreat yourself to a Mechelen city biscuit at Philip’s Biscuits.
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GauthierIndulge in Burgundian ice cream with fennel and apple at Gauthier.
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Mechelen MustardSpice up your meal with Mechelen artisanal beer mustard.
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De Zotte MorgenEnjoy a bite of spicy biscuit at De Zotte Morgen.
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Emiel & Luc VisMechelen and fish are inextricably linked.
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Moroccon BakeriesFor a quick and delicious Burgundian bite from the Mechelen Renaissance, pop in to the nearest Moroccan bakery in town.
