Top 3 activities on the Memory Lane

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Europ’Aventure offers you two specific hiking routes organized in the country of Bastogne; the first is a two-daybike ride and the second is the discovery of the region by Jeep Willys. Our hikes allow you to combine two of the most beautiful activities in the Ardennes: the discovery of wild nature and the surrounding forests with a dive into history thanks to the visit of the Bastogne region. You will also have the opportunity to discover various sites and museums dedicated to the Battle of the Bulge.

In the region of Bastogne

Freedom Trail – La voie de la liberté

It was taken in 1944 by the3rd American army to liberate France, Luxembourg and Belgium from German domination. It starts in Saint-Mère-Eglise in Normandy and ends in Bastogne, more precisely at the emblematic place of Mardasson. In commemoration of this event, cycling tours are organised every year along the route of this historic path.

Path of Freedom Marker -- Memory Lane Activities
Path to Freedom – ©Wikimedia

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If you walk part of this freedom trail, you will see that there are many markers along the way.

For more information: https: //www.bastogne.be/ma-commune/citoyennete/jumelages-et-pactes-damitie/voie-de-la-liberte

The Mardasson Memorial

“A must-see place of remembrance of the end of the Second World War! »

Symbol of the Battle of the Bulge, the Mardasson Memorial is a place of remembrance in honour of the American soldiers who fell on Belgian territory during the Second World War. Also a symbol of the enduring friendship of the Belgian and American peoples, this monument is shaped like a five-pointed star engraved with the history of the battle.

Mardasson Memorial - aerial shot with nature around. - Activities on the Memory Trail
The Mardasson Memorial – ©tiqets

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Don’t miss the breathtaking view from the roof of the Mardasson Memorial!

For more information: https: //walloniebelgiquetourisme.be/fr-be/content/memorial-du-mardasson-lieu-de-memoire-de-la-bataille-des-ardennes

Bastogne War Museum

A place of remembrance of the Second World War, the Bastogne War Museum explains the Battle of the Bulge in a modern and interactive way. Follow the story of four main characters who immerse you in the atmosphere of the conflicts thanks to the multi-sensory settings.

Bastogne War Museum, war tank on display in the museum. - Activities on the Memory Trail
Bastogne War Museum – ©Auto-satisfaction

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Young and old alike will find a way to make the history of our region their own!

For more information: https: //www.bastognewarmuseum.be/

If you are interested in these different activities, you will certainly be attracted by our“Discovery of Bastogne and its region in a Willys Jeep” trip. Ask us for advice on how to make your own trip.

Memorials, monuments, museums and thematic tours, the Walloon historical heritage is particularly rich. Visits that will help you understand the past and pay tribute to those who have fallen. More ideas for memorial visits on the Wallonia Belgium Tourism website: https: //walloniebelgiquetourisme.be/fr-be/3/jaime/patrimoine-et-culture/memoire.