Bastogne Essentials

Bastogne serves as a living memorial to the 1944 Battle of the Bulge. This collection centers on the Mardasson Memorial and the Bastogne War Museum, which provide comprehensive historical context for the Allied defense. Beyond the town center, the Bois Jacques woods preserve the original foxholes of the 101st Airborne’s Easy Company. Military history continues at the Bastogne Barracks and General McAuliffe’s headquarters, while the medieval Porte de Trèves and the Musée en Piconrue offer insight into the region’s older architectural heritage and Ardennes folklore.

Bastogne War Museum

A World War II memorial and museum, devoted to one of the battles of 1944.

Battle of the Bulge Monument

The Battle of the Bulge Monument formerly known as the Mardasson Memorial is a monument honoring the memory of American soldiers wounded or…

Bastogne Barracks

Former Allied headquarters during the 1944 siege, now housing a restoration center for military vehicles and an extensive collection of tanks and artillery.

101 Airborne Div E Company Foxholes

Preserved defensive positions in the Bois Jacques woods where the 101st Airborne Division’s "Easy Company" held the front line during the winter of 1944-1945.

Porte de Trèves

A 14th-century stone gate that served as part of the town's medieval fortifications and once functioned as a prison.

Tank Exhibition

A display of World War II armored vehicles and tanks, located within the Bastogne Barracks site.

Musée en piconrue

An ethnological museum dedicated to the culture, legends, and religious heritage of the Ardennes region and the province of Luxembourg.

HQ of General Anthony Clement "Nuts" McAuliffe

The basement office where Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe issued his famous one-word "Nuts!" response to the German demand for surrender in December 1944.