Napoleon's Last Headquarters

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  • Free parking for coaches, cars and bicycles. Bus 365A (Brussels Midi / Charleroi Sud) drops you off 5 metres from the museum. Stop: ‘Genappe Dernier QG’.

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Napoleon's Last Headquarters is a museum open to all, located 4 km from the Lion’s Mound!

7 June 1815. It’s almost dark, it’s raining. Napoleon’s troops are exhausted. They feel the presence of enemy forces. The Emperor ordered them to stop and his aides de camp spotted an unoccupied residence. It was The Caillou Farm. It will be Napoleon’s Last Headquarters.

This ancient farmhouse, now a museum, highlights the events of that famous night thanks to military and civilian witnesses. This is where Napoleon laid out his strategy and battle plans. In authentic surroundings, the museum exhibits objects pertaining essentially to the French army, including one of Emperor Napoleon’s camp beds.

The Last HQ of Napoleon (DQGN) was an historic building before becoming a museum. In fact, the farmhouse has a history of its own, both before and after the Napoleonic era. Furthermore, the farmhouse and its outbuildings are officially listed historical monuments.

Open to all, accessible to reduced-mobility, hearing-impaired (video guide in sign language) and visually-impaired visitors.

  • velo
  • Car park
  • Coach park
    3 parking spots
  • Maestro
  • Dogs admitted
  • Reduced mobility visitors

Opening times

Every day (except 1/01 and 25/12) • From 1/04 to 30/09: 9.30 - 18.00 • From 1/10 to 31/03: 10.00 - 17.00

Price

adults €5 • 60+, students: €4 • children (7-17) €3 • children (<7) free of charge. A fun trail is available for children.

Guided tour

in cooperation with the 1815 Guides. For more information, please contact the team of Napoleon's Last Headquarters.

Tour length

45 mins. • Audio guide included in the admission price, available in EN, FR, NL, DE, ES and French sign language.

Price adults €4 • 60+, students • children (7-17) €3 • children (<7) free of charge

Guided tour Guided tour (FR, NL, EN, AL and ES): €75 for 1 hour for max. 25 people + museum admission fee. Booking required at dernier.qg.napoleon@brabantwallon.be

More information • Picnics available outside (free of charge) • Free bus (3 spaces) and cycle parking • Option to complement the visit with a walk or cycle ride.

Weather in Vieux-Genappe

Events

Chasse au Napoléon au Dernier Quartier Général de Napoléon | Genappe

Chasse au Napoléon au Dernier Quartier Général de Napoléon | Genappe

From 04 Apr 2026 to 06 Apr 2026

Chasse aux oeufs en famille au Dernier Quartier Général de Napoléon, un haut lieu historique à Vieux-Genappe en Brabant wallon. Cette ancienne fermette a hébergé l’empereur Napoléon et son état-major lors de la fameuse Bataille de Waterloo. 

La Chasse au Napoléon, ce n'est autre qu'une amusante chasse aux oeufs suivie de diverses animations organisées dans le musée et en extérieur.

Quatre missions impériales 

Durant trois jours, les familles pourront prendre part à quatre missions :

  • Mission Exploration : quizz au musée pour les enfants de 3 à 12 ans
  • Mission Défis : animations participatives et encadrées dans la cour de la ferme
  • Mission Trésor : grande chasse aux oeufs dans le verger
  • Mission spéciale parents.

Cadeaux à gagner   

  • A l'issue de la chasse, un sachet d'oeufs en chocolat provenant d’un chocolatier local sera offert à chaque enfant
  • Un concours donnera la possibilité aux parents de gagner 4 places pour Aqualibi (ticket parking inclus). 

Un grand événement à vivre en famille ce printemps !

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