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The Bivouac

Wallonie

The Bivouac

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bivouac

Recommended by 45 hikers out of 46

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Location: Waterloo, Nivelles, Walloon Brabant, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. The English lines – Prussian Monument loop from Plancenoit

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2. Lion's Mound, Waterloo – Hougoumont Castle loop from Merbraine

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3. Monument aux Belges – The English lines loop from Saint-Sébastien

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Katrien

July 8, 2023

Here you can enjoy animation at different times and learn more about the lives of the soldiers.

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Willem VS

October 9, 2023

The bivouac at the foot of the Butte du Lion is a historical reconstruction that takes place on the battlefield of Waterloo. It offers visitors the chance to experience the daily life of soldiers during the Napoleonic Wars.

During this activity, visitors can interact with a fusilier or grenadier of the line. They get an idea of how weapons are handled and discover the daily life of the soldiers. All this takes place at the foot of the Butte du Lion, which adds to the historic atmosphere.

There are also other activities such as cannon fire, during which the different loading phases are presented and blanks are shot. There is also a presentation on the medical techniques used during the Empire and how the wounded on the battlefield were helped.

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October 5, 2025

Le Bivouac is also the name of a brasserie (café-restaurant) located at the parking lot and near the bivouac on the grounds. And it's also at that building that the highlight is located. The bivouac itself, as others have described, is located a bit further away, behind the fence on the grounds with the hill and lion. Anyone looking for the brasserie can also find some photos and is advised to visit restaurantswaterloo1815.be. P.S.: Nice terrace, and don't forget to say hello to Wellington before you go in.

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Location: Waterloo, Nivelles, Walloon Brabant, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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The Bivouac

1. The English lines – Prussian Monument loop from Plancenoit

2. Lion's Mound, Waterloo – Hougoumont Castle loop from Merbraine

3. Monument aux Belges – The English lines loop from Saint-Sébastien

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