Before you go

Your trip to Bouillon.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Bouillon – Luxemburgo Destination Ardennes

How to get there

Libramont Libramont-Chevigny · 31 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

By car, Bouillon is a little more than two hours from Brussels and about an hour from Arlon. By train, get off at Libramont on the line between Namur and Luxembourg, and take TEC bus line 8, a journey of roughly 40 minutes with departures spaced apart, so check the timetable in advance.

How many days

One day is enough for the castle, the Musée ducal and the Bouillon Medieval Experience. Two days allow you to add the Tombeau du Géant, a valley hike or a kayaking trip on the Semois.

When to go

Falconry flights at the castle usually run from March until November 11, and in August the town holds a medieval festival. From May to September the quays and the river are busy. In winter the castle has reduced opening hours and it gets dark early.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

For the town itself, no: the castle, the museums and the quays are within walking distance. For the Tombeau du Géant and the villages in the Semois valley you need a car, as public transport is limited.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Bouillon

Morning
Château de Bouillon
Walk up to the castle via the Esplanade Godefroid de Bouillon, explore the rooms carved into the rock and watch the falconry display in the courtyard during the season.
Afternoon
Musée ducal e Medieval Experience
Go down to the Musée ducal to understand the history of the duchy and then follow the Bouillon Medieval Experience route on the Quai des Saulx.
Late afternoon
Tombeau du Géant
Drive to the viewpoint at the Tombeau du Géant, near Botassart, to see the Semois winding around the wooded hill.
Evening
Quais do Semois
Return for dinner on the quays of Bouillon, with the castle lit up above the town.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What language is spoken in Bouillon?

French. The town is close to France and receives many French, Dutch and Flemish visitors.

Who was Godofredo de Bulhão?

He was Bouillon's best-known lord. To pay for his trip to the First Crusade, which set out in 1096, he ceded the castle to the prince-bishop of Liège. After the capture of Jerusalem in 1099 he became the city's first Christian ruler and died in 1100.

Can you get to Bouillon by train?

Not directly. The train goes to Libramont and from there bus line 8 takes you to Bouillon in about 40 minutes. Timetables are infrequent, especially on weekends.

Is there a pass for the attractions?

Yes. The Bouillon City Pass bundles the castle, including the falconry, the Musée ducal and the Bouillon Medieval Experience. Check what's included and the dates before buying.

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