Bastogne Barracks, Bastogne

We arrived a bit by accident, we had not imagined to spend the afternoon, but in the end, we were totally overwhelmed. Do not come to Bastogne Barracks if looking for a cinematic vision, if you want 3D, sound effects, systems guides by infrared headphones, or smoke... This is the authenticity that premium. It is staged, exposed, restored in the respect of historical events. But beyond the tens of thousands of objects in the collection, dozens of vehicles in working condition (some unique as this German III stug), beyond these dioramas reconstructed in detail, in full compliance with photos the time, which will have really marked us, all 4, it's the incredible passion that animates these guides. Passion they put in the service of the story and they give us, inevitably. Our guide for the day, Olivier of Bastogne, has spared no efforts, pacing with us these square kilometres of exposure for the millionth time, he makes it a point to send us everything he knows, and he learned from the mouth of the veterans. Its culture is not bookish, she comes from the testimonies of those who have actually experienced the events. He puts an incredible energy, without ever getting himself forward. At certain points of his remarks, we are surprised to be overwhelmed by emotion. For example, when he tells this unexpected meeting between 2 veterans, an American, the other German, more than 70 years after the events that have opposed them. I've visited many museums, blockhouse, exhibitions, monuments. Rarely, if ever, I was also impressed. The worst is probably that it is fragile because it relies on the shoulders, energy and even personal collections, of a few that deserve stronger support on the part of their officials, Belgian Government or elected offices. If they were on the spot, they would see how the contribution of these some crazy history is huge for Bastogne, for the Belgium and for history. A visit (and do visit...) absolutely if you are interested in history and the second world war. Especially that, icing on the cake, this experience is completely free for visitors! Avoid only if you believe that Call of Duty has an ounce of historical realism.

We visited Bastogne Barracks, a page of history narrated by a guide (Olivier) which have the passion of a duty to remember. This House become a Museum of military vehicles of all armies renovated on-site all in working order, the reconstructive cellars of real historical scenes with mannequins in uniforms (pictures time d a l support) Olivier our guide we have fact shared his passion but also his knowledge he knows taking his time for good or present this SADLY unsung place we spent with him 2:30 without us realizing I would highly recommend this tour

14 March barracks bastogne. This museum with 2 couples visited. 1 Word: very instructive. Really bother. The guide was top. By his excellent explanation and his enthusiasm was a wonderful visit. Congratulations for the Guide!!!!!! Martin, franky, magda and annemie.