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A wonderful experience
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To expensive and needs renovation
In a nutshell
Don't expect too much. A nice afternoon out.
Battlefield of the final Defeat of Napoleon
csordila Says: It was 18 June 1815, when Wellington faced Napoleon for the last battle. Well-known, that Duke of Wellington had reached a big victory against Napoleon. More than 300,000 soldiers clashed here on that June day and within a few hours nearly ten-thousand men had died, other...
Luchonda Says: We went up to 300 meters - i noticed that the greens of my neighbour are greener ??!!No - lol - but what a fantastic view on Waterloo area !Pitty we couldn't go to the famous Waterloo monument (223 steps to the lion)- but the Abbey was oké - to see from the air and i guess...
Reenactment of the Battle of Waterloo
Dabs Says: According to the guidebooks, there is a reenactment of the Battle of Waterloo every 5 years which prompted my husband to exclaim that he'd really like to see that. June 2005 was the last one so it appears that June 2010 will be the next one, I guess by then I'll probably be...
Dabs Says: If you're planning on visiting Waterloo, you'll want to stop by the Visitor's Center first as tickets to the other attractions are sold here. You can get a combination ticket that gives you access to all the major sights at Waterloo, I think it was 12E, or you can buy...
Climb to the top of the Lion's Mound
Dabs Says: If you want to climb to the top of the Lion's Mound (Butte de Lion) for a view over the Waterloo battlefields, stop by the visitor's center, part with 2.50E and be prepared to climb up 226 stairs to get to the top. There's a small plaque at the top of the mound diagraming...
Commemorative monuments of the battle
Muya Says: On the road between the Visitor’s Center and the Ferme du Caillou you will see various monuments build in the memory of each nation that fought in the battle of 1815. Some have been build to commemorate a person in particular, such as the Monument Gordon, erected in the...
Muya Says: The farmhouse where Napoleon and its staff spend the night of june 17th and 18th has now been turned into a museum. Four rooms in which you can follow the emperor's last moments before the battle and see artifacts such as his camp-bed.
Muya Says: When you have visited the Wellington Museum, take a few minutes to enter Saint Joseph Church, just across the street.In the entrance, you'll notice various commemorative boards and sculptures dedicated to the British soldiers who fell during the Battle of 1815.I found the...
Muya Says: The museum is set in a XVIIIth century inn, that was chosen by the English General Staff to be the Headquarters of the Duke of Wellington. This is where he slept on June 17th and 18th and where he wrote his victory announcement.An interesting visit if you are keen on...
Ferme du Hameau du Roy: Traditional bakery and cafe
erickscb Says: This is an especially good place for brunch - you can sit at tables inside by a great fireplace when it is cold, or out on the back patio when the weather is nice. In addition to the fantastic bread, they serve hot meals to order. Casual, and family-friendly. Not all the...
Muya Says: An agreable Tavern and Restaurant decorated after Napoleon’s time, where you can either eat a full meal or have a little snack. Look at the “petite faim” suggestions for a Croque Monsieur or a Tartine de Maquée... this is what I had, a slice of bread with white cheese...
Visitor's Center gift shop: Napoleon busts and more
Dabs Says: You'd think that Napoleon won the Battle of Waterloo based on the ratio of Napoleon vs. Wellington souvenirs, you can buy busts in many different sizes, tshirts, little statues in his famous hand inside his jacket pose, chocolates, refrigerator magnets, snow globes, well,...
Ferme du Hameau du Roy: Boulangerie artisanale
benidormone Says: A shop with a very nice atmosphere. You can also eat the local made products here. All kinds of special breads and pastrys.
Get married but well prepared for the night !
Luchonda Says: Get married in Waterloo - get blindfolded by your friends who take you away from the wedding party willing to prepare you for the coming night.First get your feet off the ground this way and than ....
Make sure you alight at the correct bus stop
don_kam Says: The bus stop which you must alight is still a distance away from the site. You will not be able to see the stone lion from the bus stop and hence its possible to miss the stop. (which I almost did)Also, please check the time of the last bus back to the city (At the bus stop...
If you have a car visit the ruins at Villers Abbey
erickscb Says: An unexpected and still impressive site, the Villers Abbey has been in ruins since the French revolution. From Waterloo, the ruins are a short drive away and worth the side trip. See their website (www.villers.be) for details.For your GPS, plug in the address Rue de l'Abbaye...
Luchonda Says: Flying on a ULM plane - follow the instructions of the pilot - and get save in the air to have an overwhelming view on the landscapes of "Waals-Brabant" Some warm clothing - because you will go up to 300 meters . And believe the instructor - temperature is different.Can you...
Luchonda Says: I think one of cheapest ways to get into the air.and feel like a birdAnd please notice - my pilot was a small guy - so i look a little bit stronger - and maybe the plane was a little bit smaller too !!And on top - i had to wear some extra clothes - because it is cold there -...
The Battle of Waterloo-June 18, 1815
Dabs Says: The Battle of Waterloo, which changed the course of European history, pitted French emperor Napoleon, who had recently escaped from his 1st exile on the island of Elba, vs. the allied forces of Europe under Wellington which included the British, Belgians, Germans, and Dutch...
Djinn76 Says: In short, Napoleon, the french emperor, after having conquered most of Europe (but England) started to see the decline of his empire following the Rusian campain in 1812(Berezina is now a common expression)He has finally been exiled a first time into the Isle of Elba.He...
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Well I must say altough the movie was made real well, I didn't really like it. The screen was to small and not very clear. Not evn surround sound.
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Q: can you tell me how to get to waterloo from brussels city centre via local tran port or tourist sight seeing
A: I have not made this journey but it is very easy to use Belgian trains. http://www.b-rail.be/main/E/ will give you all the information you need, in...
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Waterloo, its battlefields and its lion
Waterloo, "morne plaine" … those are the words Victor Hugo used to describe this town lying right in the countryside of the Brabant Wallon, only twenty minutes away from Brussels. The reason why this...
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Who doesn't know Waterloo? If you don't know Waterloo from the battle of Napoleon, you certainly heard about it from the ABBA song of 1974.
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Waterloo-a small city in Brabant-Wallon. Strolling through this town and it’s mainstreet is a joy for the eye but not for yr credit cards. Nice but expensive shops and galleries. The idea that this......
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Where Napoleon faced his final defeat
Although probably slightly more famous for being the title of an ABBA song, Waterloo is probably almost as famous for being the site of Napoleon's final defeat before being exiled to St....
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Waterloo, is a small city in the Belgian province of Walloon-Brabant (Brabant-Wallon). The city owes its fame to the battle which took place on the 18th of June 1815. The Battle of Waterloo was fought...
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