Beau Chêne
District of Cheval de Bois
Wallonia - Belgium

Battle of Waterloo

The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815 near Waterloo in present-day Belgium, then part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. An Imperial French army under the command of Emperor Napoleon was defeated by the armies of the Seventh Coalition, comprising an Anglo-Allied army under the command of the Duke of Wellington combined with a Prussian army under the command of Gebhard von Blücher. It was the culminating battle of the Waterloo Campaign and Napoleon's last.

Located at 50.6833, 4.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battle of Waterloo, 1815 in Europe, Battle honours of the Rifle Brigade, Battles involving France, Battles involving Hanover, Battles involving Nassau, Battles involving Prussia, Battles involving the Netherlands, Battles involving the United Kingdom, Battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Cavalry charges, Conflicts in 1815, Hundred Days

Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication

The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) provides a network that enables financial institutions worldwide to send and receive information about financial transactions in a secure, standardized and reliable environment. SWIFT also markets software and services to financial institutions, much of it for use on the SWIFTNet Network, and ISO 9362 bank identifier codes (BICs) are popularly known as "SWIFT codes".

Located at 50.7344, 4.47861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Market data, Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication

La Haye Sainte

La Haye Sainte (sacred hedge) is a walled farmhouse compound at the foot of an escarpment on the Charleroi-Brussels road. It has changed very little since it played a very important part in the battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815. The road leads from La Belle Alliance, where Napoleon had his headquarters on the morning of the battle, through where the centre of the French front line was located, to a crossroads on the ridge which is at the top of the escarpment and then on to Brussels.

Located at 50.6781, 4.41185 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Houses in Belgium, King's German Legion, Buildings and structures in Walloon Brabant, Hundred Days

La Belle Alliance

La Belle Alliance is an inn situated a few miles south of Brussels in Belgium. On the morning of June 18, 1815 the inn became Napoleon Bonaparte's headquarters for the Battle of Waterloo. After the battle, at around 21:00, the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Blücher met close to the inn signifying the end of the fighting.

Located at 50.6683, 4.41361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hundred Days, Buildings and structures in Walloon Brabant

Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (VKI)

The von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics is a non-profit educational and scientific organization which specializes in three specific fields: aeronautics and aerospace, environment and applied fluid dynamics, turbomachinery and propulsion. Founded in 1956, it is located in Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium.

Located at 50.7557, 4.38628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Research institutes in Belgium, Engineering research institutes

Hougoumont

Château d'Hougoumont (originally Goumont) is a large farmhouse situated at the bottom of an escarpment near the Nivelles road in Braine-l'Alleud, near Waterloo, Belgium. The escarpment is where British and other allied forces faced Napoleon's Army at the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815. The name "Hougoumont" is derived from "Gomme Mont" which means "Gum hill". It was built on a little hill with pine trees around it, from which pine gum was collected to make turpentine.

Located at 50.6706, 4.39417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Houses in Belgium, Monuments and memorials in Belgium, Buildings and structures in Walloon Brabant, Hundred Days

Battle of Quatre Bras

The Battle of Quatre Bras, between Wellington's Anglo-Dutch army and the left wing of the Armée du Nord under Marshal Michel Ney, was fought near the strategic crossroads of Quatre Bras on 16 June 1815.

Located at 50.571, 4.453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1815, 1815 in France, Battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Battles involving France, Battles involving the Netherlands, Battles involving the United Kingdom, Hundred Days

Villers Abbey

Villers Abbey (abbaye de Villers) is an ancient Cistercian abbey located in the town of Villers-la-Ville in the Walloon Brabant province of Wallonia (Belgium), one piece of the Wallonia's Major Heritage. Founded in 1146, the abbey was abandoned in 1796. Most of the site has since fallen into ruins.

Located at 50.5906, 4.52972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Walloon Brabant, Wallonia's Major Heritage, Cistercian monasteries in Belgium, 1146 establishments, Religious organizations established in the 1140s, 1796 disestablishments, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, Ruins in Belgium, Visitor attractions in Walloon Brabant

Ohain, Belgium

Ohain is a town in the Belgian municipality of Lasne, located in the province of Walloon Brabant.

Located at 50.7, 4.46667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in Belgium

Sonian Forest

The Sonian Forest is a 4,421-hectare forest that lies across the south-eastern part of Brussels, Belgium. The forest lies in the Flemish municipalities of Sint-Genesius-Rode, Hoeilaart, Overijse and Tervuren, in Uccle, Watermael-Boitsfort, Auderghem and Woluwe-Saint-Pierre in the Brussels-Capital Region and in the Walloon towns of La Hulpe and Waterloo. Thus it stretches out over the three Belgian Regions. It is maintained by Flanders (56%), the Brussels-Capital Region (38%) and Wallonia (6%).

Located at 50.7667, 4.41667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Geography of Brussels, History of Brussels, Geography of Flemish Brabant, Geography of Walloon Brabant, Forests of Belgium, Urban forests in Belgium, Visitor attractions in Flemish Brabant, Visitor attractions in Brussels, Visitor attractions in Walloon Brabant

International School of Brussels

The International School of Brussels is an English-language international school that provides an international education to over 1500 students aged 2 ½ to 19 from 62 countries. The 40-acre secure campus lies in the Brussels commune of Watermael-Boitsfort, about 9 kilometres southeast of the city centre.

Located at 50.7889, 4.41694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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19th-century architecture, Schools in Brussels, Educational institutions established in 1951, International Baccalaureate schools in Belgium, International schools in Belgium

World International School

World International School - new name ISF Waterloo (ISF) is a school in Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium, close to Brussels, and provides an international education in English for pupils aged 2 ½ to 18. French is taught at all levels. The programme offered in Primary Years is the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Middle Years students are prepared for University of Cambridge International Certificate of Secondary Education IGCSE.

Located at 50.7355, 4.39503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Schools in Brussels, , International schools in Belgium

Plancenoit

Plancenoit is a village in the municipality of Lasne, Walloon Brabant, Belgium. The village was a key strategic point during the Battle of Waterloo as it was the main focal point of the Prussians' flank attack on Napoleon's army. In June every year, the village plays host to an annual re-enactment of the battle. A monument in the village commemorates the Prussian troops who died in the battle. 40x40px Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Plancenoit

Located at 50.6667, 4.43333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Villages in Belgium, Villages in Walloon Brabant, Hundred Days

St. John's International School (Belgium)

St. John's International School is an international private day school located in Waterloo, Belgium. The school was founded by a group of Catholic nuns belonging to Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) in 1964. The school has a student body from a very international background with 60 different nationalities represented. St. John's (abbrev. STJ) runs from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, the final year of high school. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program.

Located at 50.7049, 4.41433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1964, Roman Catholic schools in Belgium, International Baccalaureate schools in Belgium, International schools in Belgium, Walloon Brabant

Lion's Mound

Lion Hill redirects here. For a mountain in Hong Kong, see Lion Rock. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:50|40|42|N|4|24|17|E|type:landmark |primary |name= }} The Lion's Mound (or "Lion's Hillock", "Butte du Lion" in French, "Leeuw van Waterloo" in Dutch) is a large conical artificial hill raised on the battlefield of Waterloo to commemorate the location where William II of the Netherlands was knocked from his horse by a musket ball to the shoulder during the battle.

Located at 50.6783, 4.40472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Wallonia's Major Heritage, Wallonia, Artificial hills, Military monuments and memorials, Hundred Days, Buildings and structures in Walloon Brabant, Monuments and memorials in Belgium, Visitor attractions in Walloon Brabant

Lake Genval

Lake Genval (Dutch: Meer van Genval, French: Lac de Genval) is a scenic lake located in Belgium southeast of Brussels near the Sonian Forest and the cities of Rixensart, Walloon Brabant and Overijse, Flemish Brabant. A popular vacation and holiday destination, the lake is surrounded by beautiful, turn-of-the-century homes built during the Belle Époque. Situated to the lake's south lies the Château du Lac, an exquisite five-star hotel, restaurant, and bar.

Located at 50.7289, 4.51944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Lakes of Flanders, Lakes of Wallonia, Artificial lakes, Geography of Walloon Brabant, Geography of Flemish Brabant

Battle at Kruger

Battle at Kruger is an eight-minute amateur wildlife video that depicts an unfolding confrontation between a herd of Cape buffalo, a small pride of lions, and one or two crocodiles. The video was shot in September 2004 at the Transport Dam watering hole in Kruger National Park, South Africa, during a safari guided by Frank Watts. It was filmed by videographer David Budzinski and photographer Jason Schlosberg.

Located at 50.6792, 4.40694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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2004 films, YouTube videos, Viral videos, Films about animals, Predation, Fauna of South Africa, Kruger National Park

Mont-Saint-Jean, Belgium

Mont-Saint-Jean is a hamlet located in the province of Walloon Brabant, Belgium, south of Waterloo located partly on Waterloo and partly on Braine-l'Alleud where the National road (N5) going from Brussels to Charleroi crosses the National road (N234) going from Nivelles to Leuven.

Located at 50.6908, 4.40611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Villages in Belgium, Villages in Walloon Brabant

Church of Saint Joseph, Waterloo

The Church of Saint Joseph of Waterloo (French - Église Saint-Joseph de Waterloo) is an 18th century Belgian church in Waterloo dedicated to Saint Joseph.

Located at 50.7175, 4.397 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Churches in Belgium, Baroque architecture in Belgium, Churches in Walloon Brabant,

Genval railway station

Genval is a railway station in Genval, Walloon Brabant, Belgium. The station opened in 1889 on the Line 161 (Brussels - Namur).

Located at 50.7256, 4.51528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Railway stations in Belgium, Art Nouveau architecture, Railway stations opened in 1889

Houtain-le-Val Castle

Houtain-le-Val Castle (French: Château de Houtain-le-Val) is a château in Houtain-le-Val in the municipality of Genappe, Walloon Brabant, Belgium. The first castle on the site is believed to have been built by Walter de Holton, first lord of Houtain, in 1129. When it was restored in 1850, two small towers were added. The present owners are the descendants of the Comte de Moerkerke

Located at 50.581, 4.415 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Castles in Belgium, Castles in Walloon Brabant

Solvay Castle

Solvay Castle (French: Château Solvay, also called Château de La Hulpe), is a château located in the municipality of La Hulpe, Walloon Brabant, Belgium. The château was built by the Marquis de Béthune about the year 1840. In the late 19th century, the house and estate were acquired by Ernest Solvay, and have since been known as the Domaine Solvay. Today the property is owned by the regional government of Wallonia, and is classified as an "Exceptional Heritage Site in Wallonia.

Located at 50.7342, 4.46019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Castles in Belgium, Castles in Walloon Brabant, Parks in Belgium, Visitor attractions in Walloon Brabant

Boitsfort railway station

The Boitsfort railway station is a railway station located in the municipality of Watermael-Boitsfort in Brussels, Belgium and operated by the SNCB/NMBS. It is on the line 161 connecting Brussels and Namur, between the stations of Watermael and Groenendaal. The Boitsfort railway station can be accessed via the Chaussée de La Hulpe/Terhulpsesteenweg next to the Sonian Forest and the Boitsfort Hippodrome. Many companies have offices nearby the station, for instance Emakina, Asahi Glass Co.

Located at 50.7947, 4.4082 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Railway stations in Brussels

Rouge-Cloître Abbey

Rouge-Cloître Abbey is an Augustinian abbey in Auderghem, southeastern Brussels, Belgium, located on the edge of the Sonian Forest. It was founded in 1367.

Located at 50.8078, 4.44389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Abbeys in Brussels, 1367 establishments, Augustinian monasteries in Belgium

Groenendael Priory

Groenendael Priory (French: Prieuré de Groenendael; meaning, "green valley"; alternate, Gruenendale) is located in the Sonian Forest in the municipality of Hoeilaart in the Flemish Brabant, about 10 kilometres southeast of Brussels, Belgium. The former monastery of Augustinian canons was founded around 1343. Reduced to the rank of priory in the fifteenth century, it was referred to as a 'useless convent' in 1784 and demolished shortly afterwards.

Located at 50.7664, 4.43833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Augustinian monasteries in Belgium