Experience Bouillon, Luxembourg, Luxembourg: Culture and Nature

Go for a bike ride on the heights of Bouillon. Be careful to have a good heart for 2 beautiful climbs including the col du Sati (18% for 1 km). Restful break at the water's edge at Saty.

The British in Battle What to see? German lines of advance during the Battle of the Bulge and ensuing British counterattacks, plus the trappist Orval Abbey. Where to ride? East of Nassogne, the N889 is a wilde ride. But a tricky trip to Herbeumont comes a close second. -> Visitwallonia.be/bike

A lovely family mountain bike route on small tarmac roads and beautiful gravel and dirt tracks.  Discover the abbey at Cordemois, the suspension bridge at Epine and the agricultural landscapes on the heights of Bouillon.

Suite des points noeud: 58-57-55-54-60-61-96-59-52-58Cycle from Bouillon to the heights above the Semois Valley and take in stunning panoramas. On the descent to Dohan, stop at the Le Terme viewpoint and rest by the river on a welcoming bench. This 23.5 km route combines forest tracks with quiet secondary roads, perfect for lovers of nature and history. Pick up your free cycling map at the tourist office for more insights and tips.

Bouillon, situated on the banks of the Semois, will delight tourists who love history and nature. The magnificent castle, set on a craggy rock, was the home of Godefroid de Bouillon before he set off on the Crusades. This is not the only link between history and Bouillon. The castle’s story spans a millennium: it’s the oldest vestige of feudalism in Belgium and one of the most remarkable fortresses in Europe. A journey through time can be supplemented by a visit to the Ducal Museum and the Archeoscope. visitwallonia.com/en-gb/3/where-to-go-in-wallonia/walloon-towns-and-cities/bouillon

The Godefroid de Bouillon Archéoscope will take you onto an incredible immersive journey: the history of the very first crusade... visitwallonia.com/en-gb/content/godefroid-de-bouillon-archeoscope

Dishes to share and break down with family and friends,that's what you can expect at BOM Food and Drinks. Enjoy a jovial experience in the heart of the Belgian Ardennes with our international cuisine.

At the time of the two poets, there was nothing touristic about Bouillon. Paul Verlaine noted, in Sketches of Belgium: “The paved areas of Bouillon are horribly paved. You’d think they were pebbles, though we’re I don’t know how far from the sea. Little houses of uneven slate stones, covered with slate, too” It must all have looked grey and sad. A few kilometres away, the French army was routed at the battle of Sedan: haggard soldiers, mere shadows of the imperial army, wandered along the quays made filthy by the tanneries and overlooked by the gloomy ruins of the fortified castle. At the Hôtel de la Poste, Verlaine talked to the innkeeper who told him of the arrival of Napoleon III, before his captivity. “The Emperor was as pale as death. He sat at the head of the table, carved and served as the master of the house, with perfect sang-froid: all in silence; then he went straight up to bed.” Not having the financial resources of an Emperor, Rimbaud and Verlaine stayed at the Hôtel des Ardennes.