Mont-Saint-Jean

Mont-Saint-Jean is a historic hillside located near Waterloo, Belgium, notable for being the site of a significant 1815 battle during the Napoleonic Wars. This was where Allied forces, including British and Prussian troops, fought against Napoleon's French army. The area is characterized by gentle slopes and open fields, providing a strategic vantage point during the battle. Today, it is a place of historical remembrance and features monuments, a museum, and a battlefield tour that helps visitors understand the events that shaped European history.