Villa Empain

Villa Empain is an Art Deco villa in Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium, and a filming location for Mon Crime (2023) and Racer and the Jailbird (2017). Built in 1934, it was designed by Michel Polak.

Location: Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 67, Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium

Verified facts

• Located in Ixelles, Brussels
  confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1145, SRC-1146, SRC-3230
• Designed by Michel Polak
  confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1145, SRC-1147
• Built in 1934
  confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1145, SRC-1148, SRC-3231
• Architectural style: Art Deco
  confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1145, SRC-1148, SRC-3232
• Historic designation: Protected heritage monument (Brussels-Capital Region)
  confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1145, SRC-1149, SRC-3233
• Appeared in Mon Crime (movie, 2023)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-9384, SRC-9385, SRC-9522
• Appeared in Racer and the Jailbird (movie, 2017)
  confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-12761, SRC-12762, SRC-13269, SRC-14869

Evidence & sources

• SRC-1145 — Villa Empain — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1146 — Villa Empain — BANAD Festival (Brussels Art Nouveau & Art Deco) (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1147 — The Villa Empain — Boghossian Foundation (official site) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1148 — Villa Empain in Brussels — European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1149 — Almost a century of history — Boghossian Foundation (official site) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-12761 — https://www.visit.brussels/en/visitors/what-to-do/brussels-filming-location (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-12762 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racer_and_the_Jailbird (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13269 — screen.brussels (official Brussels Film Commission) — Villa Empain movie set (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-14869 — Discover Brussels through 8 films | Visit Brussels (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-3230 — Culture Ixelles (official Ixelles commune cultural register) — Boghossian Foundation / Villa Empain (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3231 — The World (PRX / public radio) — Brussels' historic Villa Empain rises from ruins (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3232 — Brussels-Capital Region — Inventory of Architectural Heritage (monument.heritage.brussels), Hotel/Villa Empain (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3233 — The Low Countries — Villa Empain, an Art Deco Palace for Art and Intercultural Dialogue (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5100 — visit.brussels (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5813 — Brussels Museums — Boghossian Foundation / Villa Empain (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5814 — Visit.brussels (official Brussels tourism) — Boghossian Foundation / Villa Empain (Tier 1, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9384 — www.brusselstimes.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9385 — fr.wikipedia.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9522 — justice-en-ligne.be (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

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Frequently asked questions

How is Villa Empain connected to Mon Crime?

Villa Empain, in Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, has a documented connection to Mon Crime. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Racer and the Jailbird.

How is Villa Empain connected to Racer and the Jailbird?

Villa Empain, in Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, has a documented connection to Racer and the Jailbird. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Mon Crime.

Can you visit Villa Empain?

Yes — Villa Empain is open to the public. Hours: Tue-Sun 11am-6pm, closed Mon; open public holidays except 1 Jan and 25 Dec.. Admission: Adult EUR 10; seniors 65+/students under 26 EUR 8; under 12 free. Free first Wednesday of each month; museumPASSmusees and Brussels Card free..

Who designed Villa Empain?

Villa Empain was designed by Michel Polak.

Where is Villa Empain located?

Villa Empain is located in Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region.