Ligny, a village in the Namur region, will come alive on 21 and 22 June with historical re-enactments marking the 210th anniversary of Napoleon’s final victory on 16 June 1815, just two days before his defeat at Waterloo.
Event organisers announced on Tuesday that over 1,000 re-enactors from around the world, along with 50 horses and 20 cannons, will recreate the sounds of battle.
They will depict the clashes between Napoleon’s forces and those led by General Blücher, who commanded the Prussian army.
These two festive days will feature activities for all ages, immersing visitors in the soldiers’ and civilians’ lives of the time with re-created bivouacs and an 18th-century rural village.
The Napoleonic market will host painters, figurine creators, costume vendors, collectors, and booksellers.
For information and bookings, visit the website.
