Visit of ’s-Hertogenbosch, Jérôme Bosch's hometown
Dear friends,
Anna, our “local guide” and a true fan of Jérôme Bosch, invites us to a family-friendly visit to discover the painter’s hometown.
If you wish to join this event, please send an email to anna.bisch@hotmail.com before Oct 10.
📍 Meeting point at the station
Anna will meet us at ’s-Hertogenbosch station.
➡️ Meeting spot: inside the station building (upper level), near the escalator going down towards the city center (not towards Paleis Kwartier).
☕ At the station, there is a café (Starbucks) and restrooms (approx. €1).
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🗺️ Program of the day
- 10-minute walk to the Markt, passing by the famous Jan de Groot pastry shop (home of the Bossche Bollen, a local specialty we can also taste in many cafés around town).
- 40-minute city tour: Markt, Bosch’s house and monument, charming streets, St. John’s Cathedral, The Angel is Calling, Parade square, and a view of the Dieze river.
- Lunch in one of the cafés/restaurants of Korte Putstraat (famous for fresh local food, approx. €20-25 per person).
👉 If you would like to join Anna for lunch, please send her a WhatsApp message no later than October 10th so she can make a reservation. Anna's number: 06 37 45 21 64
👉 Those who prefer can eat freely on the Markt square, at HEMA, or in other cafés (often less expensive, also serving Bossche Bollen). - 40-minute walk followed by a 45-minute visit to the Hieronymus Bosch Art Center (entry: €8/person) to see paintings, fantastic creatures, sculptures, and the spectacular clock illustrating Heaven and Hell.
- Visit of the souvenir and book shop.
- Return to the station with Anna.
💡 Den Bosch is full of little surprises: Bosch’s monsters hidden in the streets, tiny sculptures, sweet treats, and a very warm atmosphere.
📸: ESSEC Alumni may use photos and videos taken during this event in its various communication media (brochures, newsletters, articles, Reflets magazine, social media, websites, etc.). If you do not wish to be filmed or photographed, please inform us by e-mail (florence.zheng@essec.edu) before the event.
