Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium
Chemin du Goumont
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+32 23851912
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
The Video Performance was ridiculous, involving 3 rotating screens, presenting time and again the same half relief on the one side. Notwithstanding the importance of the old farm for the victory over Napoléon, to me the best of Hougoumont today are the old trees which give a palpable testimony of the past.
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A must visit for any military history lovers. So happy to have finally visited the farm. The young lady on reception was very friendly and helpful. The video in the barn is well made if a little long. Highly recommended a visit to get a feel of the events that happened here.
Expectation \u003c\u003c\u003c Reality. The movie alone is worth it! Gives you a full appreciation of what happened in Napoleon's last battle. Great visuals, and very historical place that should never be forgotten.
Amazing!! We can her in June 16th for the reenactments! So cool! Even if you are in Waterloo when it's not the reenactments don't miss it! The farm is amazing and the video is really cool and well done! Super worth it!!
The must-visit part of Waterloo battlefield. The farmhouse complex contains a small but helpful museum with a good selection of artifacts. But the biggest reason to visit is to see the North Gate and walk the Large Garden. This is the only place on the battlefield where you can feel as if the battle is going on around you.
Good to visit here to know the history of Waterloo battle in 1815. However, in my opinion, the statistic exhibitions (posts, Archaeological items) are not attractive, the building and landscape looks normal and nothing special. BUT! If you have seen/googled the story of Hougoumont Farm in Battle of Waterloo before you arrive here, you will be able to imagine what happened here two hundred years ago and be impressed by that. How could such a normal farm become a tragic one-day battle. There is a nice \3D\ film in this small farm and I highly recommend you to watch it! And, the audio has Chinese and Japanese version! (Don't be as silly as we did, asked an English version and lost in those names and terms)
From Lion's Mound to Hougomont Farm is a 15 min walk, but there is a free Shuttle bus every half an hour. A very interactive light & sound show gives a fantastic insight into the events of the day at this very spot. In the chapel here is a crucifix. One of the legs of Jesus Christ is missing here. But guess what, this has been in existence much before the battle day, since 16th C CE and somehow the crucifix has survived the fire of the day!
We loved walking the field and seeing the farm. On a sunny day it's beautiful.
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