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Relive
the battle
of Waterloo
A SS 1 8 15
P
from
13€
© O. Cappeliez
General conditions
For all programs and activities presented, it is well recommended to contact in advance the res-
ponsible for the excursion to:
- Receive information about the described activities,
- Receive pricing confirmation,
- Make a reservation, an amendment, a cancellation, or pay a deposit or a saldo, etc.
In any cases, reservation is required for groups. To be effective, the reservation must be confirmed
by the service provider.
Plan your own means of transport.
The responsibility lies with excursions providers and/or attractions.
Regarding the tourist boards and tourist offices, when coordinating the various activities pres-
ented in the information sheets, they cannot be held liable for any technical or other problems
which may arise in the attractions and which might partially or totally prevent the visit. Obviously
attractions and service providers make every effort to ensure the smooth running of the visits.
The prices mentioned in the documents are strictly indicative. The Federation of Tourism for Wal-
loon Brabant cannot be held liable for any errors, inaccuracies or modifications not communicated
during the editing of these information sheets or occurring thereafter.
© O. Cappeliez
© Administration communale de Braine-l’Alleud
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The «Pass 1815» is the combined ticket for the Battlefield, at a very attractive price.
7 attractions and museums bring the historic day of 18th June 1815 to life.
SENIOR (60+)
COMBINED TICKETS
ADULT CHILDREN (7-17)
Group min 20 p. STUDENT
MEMORIAL 1815
• Memorial
• Panorama € 13,00 € 11,00
• Lion’s Mound
• Hougoumont Farm
PASS 1815 (2 days)
• Memorial 1815
• Wellington Museum € 15,00 € 12,00
• Napoleon’s Last Headquarters
• British Ambulance
GUIDE - PASS 1815 (max 25p. /guide): 60€/1hour – 80€/2hours – 100€/3hours
SENIOR (60+)
GOURMET EXTRA ADULT CHILDREN (7-17)
STUDENT
MICROBREWERY / FARM OF MONT-SAINT-JEAN € 5,00 € 4,50
LES APÉROS DE PHILOMÈNE € 5,00 € 5,00
** Prices subject to change **
RESERVATION
MÉMORIAL 1815 LES APÉROS DE PHILOMÈNE
Route du Lion, 1815 Chaussée de Bruxelles, 60
1420 Braine l’Alleud 1472 Vieux-Genappe
+32 (0)2 385 19 12 +32 (0)67 83 06 37
reservations@waterloo1815.be info@lesaperosdephilomene.be
1h30
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THE MEMORIAL
Buried at the foot of the famous Lion’s Mound, the Memorial will transport you back in time.
Don’t miss the 4D film on the panoramic 25-metre screen! This is a unique experience in Europe.
Route du Lion, 1815 – 1420 Braine l’Alleud
+32 (0)2 385 19 12
www.waterloo1815.be
AND
THE PANORAMA
The Panorama is a huge frieze which illustrates a key point in the battle.
It will complete your immersion in the very heart of the battle.
Route du Lion, 1815 – 1420 Braine l’Alleud
30min
+32 (0)2 385 19 12
www.waterloo1815.be
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30min
THE LION’S MOUND
© FTBW
The Lion’s Mound gives a unique view of the battlefield after a memorable climb of 226 steps.
A viewpoint indicator shows the positions being defended at the various stages in the battle.
Perched atop this mound, the lion symbolizes the Battle of Waterloo.
Route du Lion, 1815 – 1420 Braine l’Alleud
+32 (0)2 385 19 12
www.waterloo1815.be
AND
THE HOUGOUMONT FARM
A short distance away from the Memorial, nestled in the fields, stands Hougoumont Farm.
Its stunning interactive layout will make you feel as if you are in the very thick of the action.
This fortified farm witnessed the fiercest fighting in the battle.
1h
Route du Lion, 1815 – 1420 Braine l’Alleud
+32 (0)2 385 19 12
www.waterloo1815.be
© Tempora et Luc Petit
WELLINGTON MUSEUM
The Wellington Museum boasts a large collection of souvenirs from the time of the
battle, including the rooms occupied by Wellington and his aide de camp, authentic
personal items, old weapons and period engravings.
Chaussée de Bruxelles, 147 – 1410 Waterloo
+32 (0)2 357 28 60
www.museewellington.be 1h
© WBT - JP Remy
NAPOLEON’S LAST HEADQUARTERS
Napoleon’s Last Headquarters is the only Napoleonic museum in Belgium. It has been
completely revamped, with the focus being placed on the events of the night of 17 June,
when Napoleon was issuing his final orders before the battle.
Chaussée de Bruxelles, 66 – 1472 Vieux-Genappe
+32 (0)2 384 24 24
www.waterlooandbeyond.be/napoleons-last-headquarters 1h
© Olivier-TLM Photography.be
BRITISH AMBULANCE
On June 15th 1815, the Duke of Wellington decided
to establish his field hospital at the Farm of Mont-
Saint-Jean. During and after the battle of Waterloo,
near 6000 soldiers were treated there. Discover the
work of surgeons in times of war ... with an impres-
sive recontextualisation of the facts.
Chaussée de Charleroi 591 – 1410 Waterloo
+32 (0)2 385 01 03
www.fermedemontsaintjean.be
30min
© FTBW
© S. De Kempeneer
GOURMET EXTRA:
45
MICROBREWERY OF MONT-SAINT-JEAN FARM min
Having heard that Waterloo beer restored energy and valour in those who drank it, the Duke
of Wellington allowed his men to drink it to boost their strength and courage on the eve of the
Battle of Waterloo. With the English victory on 18 June 1815, the legend of Waterloo was born.
A micro-brewery has been opened at Mont-Saint-Jean Farm, which was where the Duke of Wel-
lington set up the English hospital during the battle in 1815.
Chaussée de Charleroi 591 – 1410 Waterloo
+32 (0)2 385 01 03
www.fermedemontsaintjean.be
LES APÉROS DE PHILOMÈNE
1h30
Based in a splendid barn dating from 1707, the traditional liqueur distillery «Les Apéros de Philo-
mène» offers a range of plant-based aperitifs, fruit wines, around thirty «pékêt» gins, plus other
local products.
Chaussée de Bruxelles, 60 – 1472 Vieux-Genappe
+32 (0)67 83 06 37
www.lesaperosdephilomene.be
© Les Apéros de Philomène
WHERE TO EAT ?
L’ESTAMINET DE JOSÉPHINE – Local products LE BOUCHER DU MAXIMUS – Grill
Route du Lion 379 - 1410 Waterloo Route du Lion 367 - 1410 Waterloo
+32 2 384 67 40 +32 (0)2 384 98 84
www.estaminetdejosephine.be www.leboucherdumaximus.be
Capacity : 200 p. Capacity: 90 p.
BIVOUAC DE L’EMPEREUR LES DEUX SIL – Restaurant Pizzeria
– Brasserie in front of Lion’s Mound Route du Lion 377 - 1410 Waterloo
Route du Lion 315 - 1410 Waterloo +32 2 384 09 18
+32 (0)2 386 03 30 www.restolesdeuxsil.be
www.restauration-nouvelle.be Capacity : 90 p.
Capacity: 250 p.
More restaurants on www.resto.be
© www.beertourism.com
WHERE TO SLEEP ?
MARTIN’S GRAND HOTEL****
Chaussée de Tervuren 198 - 1410 Waterloo
+32 (0)2 352 18 15
IBIS HOTEL***
Capacity: 79 rooms
Boulevard Henri Rolin 5a - 1410 Waterloo
www.martinshotels.com
+32 (0)2 351 00 30
Capacity: 100 rooms
LE COTÉ VERT****
www.ibis.com
Chaussée de Bruxelles 200 - 1410 Waterloo
+32 (0)2 354 01 05
LE JOLI BOIS***
Capacity: 47 rooms + 6 apartments + 3 studios
Rue Sainte-Anne 59/A - 1410 Waterloo
www.cotevert.be
+32 (0)2 353 18 18
Capacity: 15 rooms
MARTIN’S WATERLOO***
www.hoteljolibois.be
Chaussée de Tervuren 198 - 1410 Waterloo
+32 (0)2 352 18 15
Capacity: 29 rooms
www.martinshotels.com
More accommodation on www.waterlooandbeyond.be/sleep-well
© drubig-photo
WHERE TO PARK ?
MEMORIAL 1815 MONT-SAINT-JEAN FARM
Route du Lion, 1815 Chaussée de Charleroi, 591
1420 Braine-L’Alleud 1410 Waterloo
Notice: Easy parking
NAPOLEON’S LAST HQ
WELLINGTON MUSEUM Chaussée de Bruxelles, 66
Landing area: Chaussée de Bruxelles, 147 1472 Vieux-Genappe
1410 Waterloo
Parking area: Rue François Libert – 1410 Waterloo
(swimming pool parking)
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