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Wallonia A road trip across centuries
Waterloo, Wallonia, Belgium
Wallonia, a land steeped in history. From castles and palaces to historical residences, Wallonia is literally overflowing with ancient buildings.
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The Napoleon Route of Wallonia is 90 km long. Along the way, 150 related monuments, markers and museums reveal details of his passage.
Waterloo, Wallonia, Belgium
From Beaumont to Waterloo, history comes alive as you follow in Napoleon's footsteps, reliving the last days before the final battle of Waterloo.
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The Biercée distillery in Ragnies, where Napoleon once stayed, still produces Napoleon’s favourite blend of cognac and tangerine juice.
36 Rue de la Roquette
Thuin, Wallonie
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
The whole distillery can be visited and its tasting features a wonderful selection of Belgian products.
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Before the battle, Napoleon halted near Genappe to prepare his strategy and final battle plans. The town's museum tells the story.
Genappe, Wallonia, Belgium
The museum retraces, though a clever scenography, the night spent here by Napoleon, just before the Battle of Waterloo. Close your eyes for a second and travel back in time.
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Standing on the Lion's Mound, you can see the battlefield where 300,000 troops from 7 nations clashed on June 18, 1815.
1815 Route du Lion
Braine-l'Alleud, Wallonie
Monday:
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday:
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday:
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
226 steps take you up the hill, nicknamed the Monument to the Dutch, offers an exceptional view of the battlefield. The beast, placed on top of this 40 metres hill, seems to be roaring towards France still.
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Today, a modern interactive museum offers visitors to relive the experience of the battlefield in a multi-sensory space.
1815 Route du Lion
Braine-l'Alleud, Wallonie
Monday:
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday:
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday:
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
The Memorial offer a fascinating interactive trail, its special effects offering a real journey through time.(Re)discover this famous page of Walloon history.
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Waterloo, Wallonia, Belgium
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