Outside of the European capital of Brussels in the town of Louvain-la-Neuve lies the Musée Hergé, only
a year old this museum is must-see destination filled with enough treasure to satisfy the most ardent Tintin fan. And with P&O Ferries dropping you off nearby in either Calais or Zeebrugge getting there is easy.

The creations of Hergé are utterly fantastic; it’s difficult to imagine the gaping cultural hole that would have existed had he not created these incredible adventures. For millions of us around the world they not only provided an escape from the humdrum afternoons of childhood but also acted as sort of My First National Geographic. Where was the first time you ever saw the historic archaeological city of Petra or became aware of the ancient Aztec civilizations?

The Adventures of Tintin took you on a voyage of discovery, not only through new worlds but new concepts – slavery, revolution, empire and even the geopolitical implications of the Middle East’s vast oil wealth were all ideas that were first introduced to our young minds by the genius of Hergé.

You can visit the Hergé Museum and discover more about the author Georges Rémi – who penned the Tintin books under the pseudonym Hergé. It lies 30KM outside of Brussels in the town of Louvain-la-Neuve and is spread out over eight floors. You’ll find lots of information about Tintin’s creator himself as well as a wealth of original artwork.

If you would like to discover the wonders of Tintin for yourself you can. P&O Ferries offers an overnight service from Hull to Zeebrugge. Or you can take the Dover to Calais crossing starting from just £30 for a car and up to nine people; from Calais it is just a few hours’ drive to Brussels.

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