Tuesday 14 June 2022

INTERNATIONAL SKETCH WEEKEND                      LUXEMBOURG 25th & 26th June 2022


USK Luxembourg is very happy to welcome back sketchers from abroad for an exceptional weekend of urban sketching in Luxembourg-City!








OFFICIAL PROGRAMME:

Main events are in yellow on the map.

SATURDAY 25.06 

I. 10:00: Welcoming the sketchers at the Casino 41, Rue Notre Dame (6)

II. 14:30: Late arrival at the MNHA Marché aux Poissons (13) 

III. 18:30: Aperitif - official photo at the Rives de Clausen Rives de Clausen, Grund (33) 

On Saturday, we propose walks to discover the city centre, a former fortress, through the alleys and squares around the Grand Ducal Palace and the Cathedral, in the small islands of the Old Town, on the Corniche and from the old fortifications. 

At the end of the day, we will find ourselves in the Grund district, where the former breweries of the city have now been transformed into one of the highlights of the local nightlife.

SUNDAY 26.06 

IV. 10:00: Start at the Plateau du Rham Plateau du Rham, rue du Rham (30)

On Sunday, we suggest that you start the day on the former fortified plateaus of the Rham and Obergrünewald before venturing into the suburbs below the Old Town, the Grund, and the Pfaffenthal or the Parc de la Pétrusse. You can discover breathtaking views of the Old Town and its unique skyline at the turn of a path. 

V. 16:00: Official photo at Start at the Cercle Cité Place d’Armes, parvis du Cercle Cité

Let’s gather before the end of the sketching weekend for a group photo and share your experiences and sketches.


IN CASE OF RAINY WEATHER

It is possible to retreat to the Notre-Dame Cathedral (4), the Casino (6), the Cour de l’Abbaye de Neumünster (27), the Rotondes (43) or to the following museums who will welcome you for free on presentation of your badge.

CASINO Luxembourg – Forum d’Art Contemporain
41, rue Notre-Dame L-2240 Luxembourg (6)
open Sat. & Sun. from 11:00 to 19:00

Villa Vauban
18, avenue Émile Reuter L-2420 Luxembourg (8)
open Sat. & Sun. from 10:00 to 18:00 

Lëtzebuerg City Museum
14 rue du St Esprit (5)
open Sat. & Sun. from 10:00 to 18:00

MNHN Musée national d’histoire naturelle 
25 rue Münster L- 2160 Luxembourg (26)  
open Sat. & Sun. from 10:00 to 18:00

Museums with free access to permanent collections:

MNHA Musée national d’histoire et d’art
Marché-aux-Poissons L- 2345 Luxembourg (13)  
open Sat. & Sun. from 10:00 to 18:00

Musée Draï Eechelen
5, Park Dräi Eechelen L-1499 Luxembourg (38)
open Sat. & Sun. from 10:00 to 18:00


GENERAL INFORMATION

Ville de Luxembourg www.vdl.lu

Luxembourg-City Tourist Office
30, place Guillaume II L-1648 Luxembourg ville
+352 22 28 09 
www.luxembourg-city.com

EMERGENCY: 112
CHL Centre Hospitalier Luxembourg
2 Rue Pierre Federspiel, 1512 Luxembourg
+352 44 11 31 33 - www.chl.lu 

TRAVELLING & GETTING AROUND
Public transports are free in Luxembourg! 
Enjoy travelling by train, bus and tram.

If you come by car
The A1, A13, A3, A4, A6 and A7 motorways lead directly 
into the city directly to the city centre.

P+R: free Park + Ride system at Hollerich-Bouillon, Kockelscheuer, Luxembourg-Sud, Kirchberg, Beggen.

If you come by train
The central station is a 10-minute walk from the city centre. The tram and several buses connect the station with the centre (stop Hamilius).

Vel’Oh
Vel’Oh is the public bicycle system of the City of Luxembourg.

If you want to enjoy the nightlife Nightlife buses run every night from Friday to Saturday and Saturday to Sunday until 3:30 am.

Further information at Mobiliteit.lu
+352 2465 2465 - www.mobiliteit.lu   


CONTACTS USK LUXEMBOURG

usk.luxembourg@gmail.com 
http://usk-luxembourg.blogspot.lu
https://www.facebook.com/Urban-Sketchers-Luxembourg

Leen Van Bogaert        +352 621 416 130
Mauro Doro                +352 691 196 731
Arnaud De Meyer        +352 691 420 912

luca                           +352 621 229 065
Luxembourg Center for Architecture  










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