About Brussels Maps – A love story between a city and a creator
When passion becomes cartography
There are cities that are not just places. They become parts of ourselves. They shape our memories, house our stories, mark our lives.
Brussels is one of those cities. It is not just the capital of Belgium or the heart of Europe: it is a universe of alleys, squares, markets, cafes, encounters, and precious moments.
Brussels Maps was born from this conviction: every place deserves to be celebrated. Every street, every neighborhood, every municipality has a story to tell — and each deserves to live on your walls.
Christophe Penners – Designer, cartographer, and storyteller of places
Behind every Brussels Maps card, there is a name, a gaze, a passion: Christophe Penners.
Born in Schaerbeek, Christophe has always lived in Brussels. Since childhood, he has been fascinated by plans, maps, routes, and what they say about our relationship with places. Early on, he understood that maps are not just tools: they are mirrors of our personal history.
"A map tells much more than geography. It tells where we fell in love, where we grew up, where we changed. It tells our life."
A trained graphic designer, Christophe wanted to create a collection of posters that goes beyond the realm of decorative objects. His ambition: to give everyone the opportunity to immortalize a piece of Brussels on its walls, to transform a place into emotion, to make a city map an intimate and timeless work of art.
His work is fueled by a passion for minimalist aesthetics, cartographic precision, and a deep love for his hometown. Each project is conceived as a meeting between art, memory, and geography.
The workshop – Brussels at the heart of every creation
All our posters are imagined, designed, and printed in the heart of Brussels.
In our workshop, located in the capital, cartography becomes wall art. This is where the lines take shape, where the details are refined, where ideas become tangible.
We work exclusively with high-quality materials:
FSC art paper 250 g/m², acid-free, ISO 9706 certified
UV-resistant pigment inks, for durability of several decades
High-definition printing, which reveals every detail of the urban layout
Each poster is the result of artisanal craftsmanship. We print on demand, to avoid waste and ensure impeccable quality control.
This local and meticulous process makes each creation a unique piece, carefully made in Brussels.
The art of decorative cartography
Originally, maps were used for navigation. Today, they tell stories.
At Brussels Maps, we consider mapping to be a narrative art. Our posters are not just simple geographical representations: they are emotional objects.
They tell your journeys.
They symbolize your memories.
They decorate your spaces while reflecting your identity.
We work on each map with a strong aesthetic requirement: clean lines, balance of spaces, perfect readability, harmony of colors.This attention to detail makes our creations pieces of wall design, capable of integrating into all interiors: minimalist, Scandinavian, contemporary, or classic.
It is this unique approach — between graphic design, emotional geography, and local craftsmanship — that distinguishes Brussels Maps from other poster brands.
Our values – Quality, authenticity, sustainability.
Every choice we make is guided by strong values that reflect our worldview and our love for Brussels:
Local production.
We create and print exclusively in Brussels. This choice supports the local economy, reduces our carbon footprint, and ensures artisanal craftsmanship.
Superior quality.
We use only FSC-certified art paper, lightfast pigment inks, and professional printing techniques to ensure the longevity and elegance of each poster.
Environmental commitment.
Our on-demand production limits inventory and waste. Our packaging is recyclable and our materials come from responsible sources.
Trust and security
All transactions are secure, and your personal data is protected. You can shop with peace of mind.
Free customization
Because every story is unique, we offer you the opportunity to add an icon or highlight a specific address and modify the caption of the map — at no extra charge.
"These values are not just a marketing argument. They are our way of contributing, in our own way, to a more sustainable, more humane world that is more attentive to the history of places."
Our mission – To bring Brussels to life on your walls
Our mission is simple: to transform Brussels into wall art.
We want each poster we create to be more than just an object. We want it to become an emotional landmark, a printed memory, a part of yourself. Nous voulons qu’elle devienne un repère émotionnel, un souvenir imprimé, une part de vous-même.
Whether it is hung in a living room, given to a loved one, or taken to the other side of the world, it should be that silent reminder of a place that mattered.
Our maps are not meant to be looked at distractedly. They are meant to be experienced.
“When a customer tells us: ‘This map reminds me of my first apartment,’ we know we have succeeded.”
A collective adventure – You, us, and Brussels
Brussels Maps is a collective adventure.
Each order is a shared story. Each map is a dialogue between our passion and your memories.
Many of you trust us to celebrate your connections with Brussels — whether to immortalize your first address, give a symbolic gift, or decorate your home.
And it is your enthusiasm that drives us to innovate, to create new maps, to tell the story of this city we love so much even better.
In summary – A brand born in Brussels, for those who love it
Brussels Maps is much more than a poster shop.
It is a declaration of love for a city, a passion for cartography, and a project born from the heart of a creator deeply attached to Brussels.
From Schaerbeek to the 19 municipalities, from the workshop to your walls, we put all our expertise into creating objects that are not just beautiful: they are full of meaning, rich in history, and imbued with emotion..
We do not print maps. We print memories.
FAQ about us
Answers to the most frequently asked questions. See the complete FAQ
Our mission is simple: to create unique decorative maps that celebrate Brussels and its municipalities, while highlighting local craftsmanship. Each poster is designed and printed in Brussels with sustainable materials to tell a personal and authentic story.
All our creations are imagined byChristophe Penners, a Brussels-based designer passionate about urban cartography. Each design is conceived as a work of art blending aesthetics, geographical precision, and personal emotion.
Our maps aredesigned, printed, and assembled in Brussels, in our workshop located in the Brussels-Capital Region, in Schaerbeek. We use only FSC-certified paper and UV-resistant pigment inks to ensure lasting quality.
Our maps are not just simple posters: they arehandcrafted, customizable with a pictogram, text in the legend, or an important address for you, and created specifically to representBrussels and its municipalities. Their value lies in their authenticity, local grounding, and ability to tell a story.
No, we offer other maps featuring Belgian cities and other countries around the world on our parent site:www.copernicusmaps.com .
Absolutely. Our maps, our website, and our services are available inFrench, Dutch, and sometimes in English, to meet the needs of all residents and visitors of Brussels.
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