Napoleon's Last Headquarters

Napoleon’s Last Headquarters is the only Napoleonic museum in Belgium. It was at this former farmhouse that Napoleon devised his strategy and drew up his battle plans.Located 4 km from the Mound of the Lion, the museum’s authentic period interior is home to a host of items of which the majority come from the French army, and they include the Emperor’s camp bed.In the layout of the Last Headquarters, visitors will be better able to soak up this historic location and gain a better understanding of history, while having fun. The focus is on the events of the night of 17 to 18 June and many stories from civil and military life. Audio guides tracing the course of the Battle will accompany you from room to room, following the fate of various protagonists.To guarantee access for all, the museum has developed different reading levels for adults and children. Particular attention is also paid to those with mobility problems, the partially sighted and the hard of hearing.

Le Hameau du Goumont

This freshly renovated bed and breakfast for 4 people boasts 3 well-appointed rooms in a quiet setting within easy reach of a number of golf courses.

Heathers 2 BB

Villa offering a B&B room in quiet and green surroundings adjacent to Braine-l'Alleud.

Villa Tiffany

Located in Braine-l’Alleud, just a few minutes from the Waterloo Battlefield, Villa Tiffany guesthouse welcomes visitors to a peaceful green setting in the heart of Brabant Walloon. This elegant contemporary villa offers a refined and relaxing atmosphere, while remaining close to Brussels and Waterloo. The property offers three spacious and carefully decorated guest rooms, each featuring a private bathroom, high-quality bedding and Wi-Fi. Guests can also enjoy the garden, terrace and heated outdoor swimming pool, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. A great base for discovering the Waterloo Memorial, Lake Genval, the Folon Foundation and the many walking routes of Brabant Walloon.

Les Pensées

"Les Pensées" offers a double room.It has a terrace, access to the garden and an en-suite bathroom with a shower.

La Sucrerie

A stone’s throw from the Lion’s Mound, beneath the vaults of an impressively renovated sugar refinery, the chef takes you on a culinary voyage with emphasis on fresh produce.The menu puts its own exotic twist on local recipes.

Maximus Waterloo

Le Boucher du Maximus is located facing the large plains of the Waterloo battlefield. This modern and fully renovated restaurant will serve you prime cuts of meat. Every week Le Boucher goes in search of the best produce. They are cooked on a lava stone grill to ensure cooking similar to your barbecue.

Le Bivouac de l'Empereur

At the foot of the famous Lion’s Mound try the delicious and sophisticated cuisine in the ‘day before the battle’ ambiance at the Bivouac de l'Empereur.This fully renovated restaurant serves authentic cuisine.Also enjoy the lovely terrace with a wonderful view over the Mound.

La Cocotte Belge

A brasserie restaurant that offers "grandmother" style cuisine revisited with a modern twist!

La Cuisine au Vert

"La Cuisine au Vert" is open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday. The menu features the great classics and some monthly suggestions including a traditional Belgian dish. Whether indoors or out in the garden, the chef serves up refined, healthy and varied dishes, accompanied by a wine list which will satisfy amateurs and experts alike.

La Brasserie de l'Alliance

Novabirra

At Novabirra, create and brew your own beer recipe! In the space of 2 days, the magic of the communion between water, hops, malt and yeast will no longer hold any secrets for you. There are also zythology workshops, with tasting classes or a one-day brewing course, which can be used as teambuilding sessions!

Micro-distillery of Mont-Saint-Jean Farm

A micro-distillery was set up quite recently at Mont-Saint-Jean farm. This place infused with history, character and authenticity is now rediscovering a tradition of yesteryear, by embarking on the distillation of high-quality gin and whisky. At the time, there was already a distillery on the site because it was an effective way of transforming out-of-date beer. Waterloo beer is the base component of both Waterloo gin and whisky. The only difference is that the whisky distillate is not altered in any way at all, while various spices and plants are added during the manufacturing process to enhance the flavour of the gin. The whisky won't be available till 2020.

Microbrewery of Mont-St-Jean

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. Waterloo today is among John Martin’s prestigious Finest Beer Selection, along with the likes of Guinness, Gordon and Timmermans. A micro-brewery has been opened at Mont-Saint-Jean Farm, which was where the Duke of Wellington set up the English hospital during the battle in 1815.

Office Du Tourisme De Braine L'Alleud

At the reception of the general administration you will find all the tourist information for the region

Tourist Office of Waterloo

The Waterloo Tourist Office welcomes you and provides all the information you need for an unforgettable stay in the heart of the 1815 battlefield.Immerse yourself in history by visiting the Wellington Museum, the Waterloo 1815 Battle Memorial — with its interactive museum, Lion's Mound, Panorama and Hougoumont Farm — as well as Napoleon's Last Headquarters. A true historical immersion awaits you.The team will also be happy to share their best tips and recommendations for exploring Waterloo and its surroundings in the best possible conditions.

Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo

Discover this immense panoramic frieze (circumference 110m, height 12m) made in 1912 by Louis Dumoulin. The Panorama illustrates a key point in the battle, when it was at its height. Plunge into the heart of the Battle thanks to an impressive soundscape.

Lion's Mound

The Lion's Mound gives a unique view of the battlefield after a memorable climb of 226 steps. This 40m tumulus was erected on the spot where it is thought that the Prince of Orange was wounded before he became the King of the Netherlands. The Mound symbolizes the victory of the allied monarchies.

Monument des Hanovriens

This monument pays tribute to 42 Anglo-German officers who died on the battlefields of Waterloo.

L’église Saint-Joseph

Pour répondre au souhait du marquis de Gastañaga, qualifié de Gouverneur de Belgique (Pays-Bas espagnols), la Chapelle Royale fut érigée en 1690 avec le voeu, non réalisé, de voir naître un héritier au roi Charles II d'Espagne, comme l'indique l'inscription latine figurant sur le tympan du fronton triangulaire. Cette imposante coupole de style baroque, au plan quadrilobé, est le dernier monument belge de l'époque espagnole. Une nef, qui constituera le bâtiment de l'église, sera ajoutée au XIXe siècle. La flèche du clocher ne sera placée qu'en 1899.

Hougoumont Farm

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.This former, hardly ever sanitized hospital is now a museum. Discover the work of surgeons in times of war, the surgical instruments used, the weapons, uniforms, ammunition ... with an impressive recontextualisation of the facts.Stories and illustrations of the work of the Scottish surgeon Charles Bell, present at the site in June 1815, are also on show.The broader history of the farm is also presented. More than eight centuries old, it was occupied by the Order of Malta, turned into a farm and housed a brewery. Take the opportunity to enjoy the Waterloo beer, brewed on site.

L'Hôpital des Anglais à la Ferme de Mont-Saint-Jean

Domain of the battle of Waterloo

Discover the site of the battle of 18th June 1815 where 300 000 men from 7 nations clashed. The Memorial 1815 pass combines various attractions linked to the Waterloo Battlefield:- After a memorable climb of 226 steps, the Lion's Mound gives you a unique view of the battlefield.- Buried at the foot of the Lion's Mound, the Memorial allows you to experience one of the most turbulent times in our History as if you were there.- An immense panoramic frieze (circumference 110m, height 12m) made in 1912 takes you to the heart of the battle with an impressive soundtrack.- Last authentic witness of the battle, the Hougoumont Farm provides a unique setting: 4 exhibition rooms coupled with a multimedia show.

Wellington Museum

Surprises abound in the ancient headquarters of the Duke of Wellington, the future Prince of Waterloo. This is where he slept on the nights of 17 and 18 June 1815, and where he drafted his victory announcement.By means of authentic souvenirs, weapons, etchings, the 14 museum rooms trace the events of the times and perpetuate the memory of the nations and troops that took part in the fray.The museum also offers several guided tours:●       Classic: 1 or 2 hours with a professional tour guide, adapted to all ages and audiences.●       Family: with a guide dressed as an English soldier.●       corporate: adapted for teambuilding and complimentary drink●       School groups (nursery, primary and secondary): adapted guided tour covering the period from the French Revolution to the end of the Napoleonic Empire, as well as the history of the Battle of Waterloo.

Ibis Brussels Waterloo

This hotel is situated in the town centre, near the business quarter, not far from the site of the Battle of Waterloo.

Monument aux Prussiens

Ferme du Chantelet et Chapelle Baroque

Colonne Victor Hugo

Monument français de l'Aigle blessé

Monument Gordon

Ferme de la Haie Sainte