Waterloo: A Battle of Giants

Itinerary
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Pass By: Napoleon's Last Headquarters, Genappe, Walloon Brabant Province, Wallonia

Napoleon’s Last Headquarters or the Ferme du Caillou is located 5 km to the south of the Lion's Mound at Vieux-Genappe. Napoleon spent the night of 17 to 18 June 1815 there under the protection of the famous Imperial Guard battalion in the neighboring orchard and made his battle plans.

Stop At: Memorial Waterloo 1815, Braine-l'Alleud, Walloon Brabant Province, Wallonia

You can dive into a unique multi-sensorial experience of the battle itself. You will enjoy the underground museum & visitor center offering multimedia exhibits on the 1815 Battle of Waterloo.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Brocante du Lion, Waterloo, Walloon Brabant Province, Wallonia

You will marvel at the Panorama, an immense fresco measuring 110m in circumference that narrates the crucial phases of the battle.
The Lion's Mound boasts unique views over the battlefield after a memorable ascension.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Waterloo Tourisme, Waterloo, Walloon Brabant Province, Wallonia

Your Visit ends on a lighter note. During the battle Saint John's Farm housed the allied hospital where 7000 wounded soldiers were treated. Now it is home to a microbrewery that brews Waterloo, the Beer of Bravery.

Duration: 40 minutes