Association of the Crown Order en the Leopold II Order, non profit association
This association with seat at the Place Jourdan 14/1 at Etterbeek (Brussels) gathers all holders of the national orders created by His Majesty King Leopold II: the Order of the African Star, The Royal Order of the Lion, the Crown Order and the Order of Leopold II.
The association's goals are:
- To honour the memory of His Majesty King Leopold II.
- To participate in the Defence of the Dynasty.
- To encourage the civic spirit and patriotism of our fellow-countrymen.
- To maintain the prestige of the four Orders.
- By means of her activities to contribute to the survival of the 4 National Orders created by H.M. King Leopold II, by contributing, if necessary, to a new definition of their purposes when the latter would appear to be outdated.
- To tighten the ties of solidarity between its members, without taking any political, religious, philosophical, cultural nor linguistic aspect into consideration.
- To serve the material, moral and cultural interests of the members and their families.
The Association can contribute to and take interest in any activity with similar aims as those it pursues.
ADOSOM
The A.D.O.S.O.M (Association des Œuvres Sociales d’Outre-Mer/ Association of Overseas Social welfare) puts two residences situated at Cannes (France) en Châtelguyon at disposal of the members of the French Legion of Honour (Légion d’Honneur) and the Association of the Order of Leopold.
CANNES
This residence built in the late 19th century, surrounded by a 5 000 m² park, is located at 300 m of the Croisette, the beaches and the rue d’Antibes.
It boasts 47 completely renovated rooms (two rooms are accessible for people with reduced mobility and there are also 9 family rooms) with bath/shower, television, safe, wifi, free and parking facilities.
The atmosphere is warm and informal. Traditional cuisine.
Ideal location to visit the touristic sites of the area – Mougins, Vallauris, Saint Paul de Vence, Antibes, Nice.
Membership of the ADOSOM is compulsory (30 €)
Information about the residence is at disposal at the Association.
CHATELGUYON
In Auvergne (Puy-de-Dôme), in the charming spa town of Châtelguyon. Ideally located in peace and greenery, the Hotel Bellevue offers you, in a cozy setting (elevator, "invigorating breakfast" room, lounge, bar, games, terrace with panoramic views, etc.), 38 soundproofed rooms equipped with all modern comforts (bath or shower with W.-C., hair-dryer, television, Wi-Fi, etc.). Formulas have been specially designed for spa guests, leisure or well-being stays, stopover evenings... Unfortunately, the hotel is not yet equipped for people with reduced mobility. Open from April to October inclusive, the Hotel Bellevue can nevertheless welcome you outside this period for a particular event.
Photo: Michel Gronemberger © Royal Palace, Belgium