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Wallonia... From Durbuy to Waterloo

Staying on the northern edge of the Ardennes Forest, this tour is based near the town of Durbuy. Pretty and historic, it is often dubbed the smallest city in the world and home to a topiary park with 250 boxwood sculptures featuring everything from human figures to crocodiles. Travel on the Aisne Tramway and learn about the great battle of Waterloo where Napolean was defeated by Wellington and Britain’s Prussian Allies.

Durbuy • Topiary Park • Tramway de l’Aisne • Waterloo

Day 1 Channel crossing to Calais and then on to the hotel near Durbuy.

Day 2 Morning visit to Durbuy Topiary Park followed by time to wander the charming cobbled streets full of restaurants and independent shops.

Day 3 Take a journey on the heritage Aisne Tramway following the Aisne River through the Ardennes countryside.

Day 4 Visit Waterloo where a range of sites and museums show how Napolean and his 70,000 strong army were finally defeated by Wellington.

Day 5 Depart Durbuy for Calais and the return Channel crossing.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Azur en Ardenne, Durbuy

A bright modern hotel with stunning panoramic views over the hilly countryside near Durbuy. The hotel is situated just outside the village of Barvaux and about 3 miles from the pretty tourist town of Durbuy. Rooms have a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities.

• 4 star • 54 rooms

• Indoor swimming pool

Your tour includes:

• 5 days coach services

• Return short Channel crossings

• 4 nights half board near Durbuy with:
Welcome drink
Buffet breakfast and 3 course dinner

• Admission to Durbuy Topiary Park

• Single journey on the Aisne Tramway and admission to the museum

• Admission to the Waterloo Memorial Museum

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