F. Lorent, View of the "Burned Court" from the gardens (c) Museum of the City of Brussels - Maison du Roi
1731–1770
The “burnt court”
The former palace remained in ruins for 40 years and was known as the “burnt court”. The chapel was spared (except for the roof) and continued to be used. Passers-by could watch the changing of the guard every day and the park remained a popular area for promenading.