Ligny, Napoleonic city

This fortress cannon tube, named "Le Formidable", weighs 5,600 kg and was cast in Douai (France) in 1811. It constitutes the centerpiece of a monument erected in 1969 in memory of the civil and military work of Napoleon, victor of the Battle of Ligny.

Take a look at the beautiful panorama of the Ligne Valley. Straight ahead lies the village of Ligny; to the left, that of Sombreffe with its church steeple; and to the right, you can see in the distance the Fleurus water tower, near which stands the Naveau mill, which served as an observatory for Napoleon.

"Go back in time and re-live Napoleon's last victory, at Ligny on 16th June 1815, two days before his defeat at Waterloo. Seven rooms take you on a journey of nearly 200 years into the past. • Historical centre ""Général Gérard"". Audioguide. • Museum, souvenir shop, refreshments. • Large parking. Less than 1km from the station. • Can be combined with other visits."