Musée de la Ferme d'Hougoumont, Wallonia, Belgium
4.5 (51 reviews) Tuesday: Spent < 1 hour Ranking #3 in Walloon Brabant Province Points of Interest & Landmarks
The epicentre of the Battle of Waterloo
This historic farmhouse, the last authentic witness to the battle on 18 June 1815, accommodates a pioneering multimedia installation that tells the story of the “battle within the battle”. The show combines innovation with respect for memory. Hougoumont Farm was the scene of fierce and deadly fighting. It is located in a forward position that protected the Allies’ right flank, and was where Napoleon’s brother sparked off the battle. What was only supposed to be a diversionary manoeuvre at first became the most violent point of the battle. Throughout the day, the French assaults here were furious but in vain. The main building was burned to the ground. The house we see today is in fact the former gardener’s cottage.
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Chemin du Goumont 1, Braine-l'Alleud 1420 Belgium
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http://www.waterloo1815.be/
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Saturday : 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 23:02
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4.5 based on (51 reviews)
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5Pam S 5:00 PM Oct 9, 2018
Wonderful exhibit of history
When visiting the Waterloo battlefield, this is an essential part of the battle to see. It is a kilometer walk to get there, but lovely walking through the fields and trees soaking up the atmosphere. On weekends they have shuttles running. It was wonderful to wander around the buildings and then see the presentation & light show in the main barn. This helped to understand the whole battle and the role that Hougemont played in the Battle.
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4Robsski 5:00 PM Aug 13, 2018
Excellent battlefield museum
If you are visiting the Waterloo battlefield, this is an essential spot to see. A great presentation and light show in the main barn to bring to life the whole battle and the role that the resistance at Hougemont played in repelling Napoleon’s elite Presidential Guard.
