| lon is a city that is situated in the province of | | | | exploration and the medieval charm of the Fort is |
| Luxembourg, in the western section of Belgium. A | | | | truly unforgettable. Adults and children find the |
| small city and part of the Neufchateau district, | | | | Chateau Fort incredibly interesting, and the guided |
| Bouillon has a relatively small population numbering | | | | tours—especially the nocturnal tours where |
| just over 5,000 individuals. Yet, the small population | | | | guides walk tourist through the castle with lighted |
| of the city can be somewhat deceiving, Bouillon is a | | | | torch in hand—serve as an incredibly |
| city that offers plenty of things to do see and enjoy. | | | | memorable experience. The Chateau Fort is |
| Bouillon is located very near the French border and is | | | | accessible from 10 am to 6:00 pm and the cost of |
| surrounded by Ardennes. Filled with incredible castle | | | | admission is nominal: 5.20 Euro and 3.50 Euro for |
| structures, and many historical sites to see, the city | | | | children and adults respectively. |
| of Bouillon draws thousands of tourists each year. | | | | Food & Drink: |
| The city of Bouillon is also the location where | | | | Travellers can enjoy a fine dining experience at the |
| Godfrey of Bouillon first left for the Crusades in 1095. | | | | La Vieille Ardenne on Grand Rue, a café and |
| Further, the city of Bouillon was, at one time, under | | | | restaurant that proudly offers catering facilities to the |
| the rulership of the French—specifically King | | | | residents of Bouillon. The La Vieille Ardenne has an |
| Louis XIV in 1676. Later, the city would become part | | | | outdoor veranda and travellers can sit on the terrace |
| of Belgium in the eighteen century. | | | | while sampling one of Belgium’s famous beers. |
| Castles, museums, beer breweries, and recreational | | | | Alternatively, the Auberge du Panaroma situated at |
| activities are all easily accessible to guests in Bouillon. | | | | Au dessus de la Ville 23 serves a fine selection of |
| In fact, if guests visit Bouillon at the right time of | | | | French cuisine, and is open every day except Monday |
| year, they can take in all of the recreational activities | | | | and Tuesday. |
| that are offered on an annual basis in Bouillon. The | | | | Those travellers looking for fantastic Italian entrees |
| city of Bouillon offers a carnival every March, a Trout | | | | can please their palate at La Rocca; located at rue du |
| Festival every April; Falconry demonstrations | | | | Petit 19 in Bouillon. La Rocca is open every day |
| between the months of April and August; a Medieval | | | | except for Monday and offers its guest live |
| Weekend during the month of August; a Craft Fair in | | | | entertainment while they dine. Children’s |
| September; and a mountain biking expedition in | | | | menus are available at La Rocca and the dining facility |
| September. | | | | is handicapped accessible. |
| Places of interest: | | | | Meanwhile, travellers looking for a taste of Belgian |
| Bouillon houses a number of sites of historical interest. | | | | cuisine will find precisely what they desire at La |
| The Archeoscope is filled to the brim with edifying | | | | Baratin, located at Rue des Augustins 12. Open |
| exhibits: exhibits that will reveal the true history of | | | | everyday of the week, except for Mondays and |
| Bouillon, from its early beginnings to the present day. | | | | Tuesdays, La Baratin offers the best in Belgian dining. |
| Further, within the Archeoscope, travellers can view | | | | Popular entrees among travellers include frites, |
| scale models of the existing fortifications within the | | | | Flemish cabbage, Flemish Stew, mussels and chips, |
| city of Bouillon and neighbouring France. The | | | | and a dessert consisting of Belgium’s famous |
| Archeoscope is often the first site visited by | | | | chocolates can finish off any meal. Again, beer, |
| travellers—the historical education provided by | | | | including the fruity, flavored variety is available in |
| the location readies the traveller for other site seeing | | | | many cafes and restaurants throughout Belgium. |
| adventures within the city. | | | | Hotels & Accommodation: |
| Alternatively, travellers may also want to see the | | | | Logis De France Auberge D'alsace et Hotel de France |
| Ducal Museum, housing exhibits pertaining to the First | | | | Hotel Cosy |
| Crusade to the present. English speaking, guided tours | | | | Auberge d'Alsace Hotel de France |
| are offered at the Ducal Museum, and guests can | | | | Hotel Panorama |
| take in the breath-taking sixteenth and seventeenth | | | | Best Western Hotel La Porte de France |
| century architecture that this museum is famous for. | | | | Hotel La Ferronniere |
| Ultimately, the Ducal Museums is a source of historical | | | | Hostellerie La Pommeraie |
| exploration that the entire family can easily enjoy. | | | | Entertainment: |
| Of course, travellers seldom leave Belgium before | | | | Bouillon is a suitable city for those travellers looking to |
| sampling its world famous beer or visiting one of its | | | | partake in outdoor recreations. From hiking to cycling, |
| breweries. While staying in Bouillon, travellers can tour | | | | from kayaking to mountain biking, Bouillon is a prime |
| the Le Marché de Nathalie, the city’s | | | | destination for the outdoor enthusiast. Travellers can |
| single brewery; a brewery that brews well over 300 | | | | engage in motor biking through the Ardennes or |
| varieties of Belgium beer. Travellers are given the | | | | travellers can take advantage of canoeing |
| opportunity to sample some of Belgium’s | | | | adventures on the River Ambleve or on the River |
| finest brews at the Le Marché de Nathalie. | | | | Ourthe, as well as other rivers in Belgium. There are a |
| Things to do: | | | | number of kayaking tour guides available thorough |
| The annual Falconry Demonstration that is offered | | | | Belgium and they are skilled guides ready to help |
| between the months of April and August is called the | | | | travellers make the most of their adventures while |
| Ballet de Rapaces. Offered three times daily, the | | | | staying in Bouillon and other regions of Belgium. |
| Falconry Demonstration is a perk of visiting the | | | | Meanwhile, those travellers that love nothing more |
| Castle in Bouillon. The times for the Falconry | | | | than a good shopping excursion can really enjoy all of |
| Demonstration are set at 11:30 am, 2:00 pm and 3:30 | | | | the flea markets and outdoor markets strewn |
| pm respectively. Each show lasts approximately | | | | throughout the Belgium countryside. Many German |
| ½ hour, just a short time for travellers to see | | | | antiques can be purchased at flea markets and the |
| the beautiful falcons and their abilities. | | | | like, and travellers may be pleasantly surprised by the |
| Alternatively, many tourists find that they are drawn | | | | incredible deals they find while shopping in Bouillon. In |
| to the medieval architecture of Bouillon and such | | | | the end, Bouillon poses appeal to every traveller; |
| travellers may enjoy seeing the Chateau Fort. The | | | | both children and adults alike. Bouillon offers |
| Chateau Fort was established in the late | | | | entertainment and fun for everyone. With its rich |
| 900’s and was formerly owned by Godfrey | | | | history, site seeing opportunities, fine dining selections |
| of Bouillon. The Chateau Fort houses long, vast | | | | and recreational pursuits, Bouillon makes and ideal |
| corridors, and dark dank dungeons for traveller | | | | place to visit or live in. |
