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.

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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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2. The Memorial Museum – The English lines loop from Lion's Mound

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3. Hougoumont Castle – View of the Butte du Lion loop from Trois Lions

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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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