Bastogne War Rooms: an educational trail and historical reconstitution

An educational and historical tour

Through immersive scenographic techniques, the Bastogne War Rooms will immerse visitors in an educational journey, a true historical reconstruction of the pivotal moments that occurred at this site during the Second World War.

The Bastogne War Rooms, an iconic location from World War II, house the McAuliffe’s historical cellar where on December 22, 1944, Brigadier General McAuliffe of the 101st Airborne Division uttered his famous "NUTS" in response to the surrender request from German forces besieging the town of Bastogne.

This response boosted the morale of the American defenders of Bastogne, turning the city and its garrison into a symbol of resistance against the last major German offensive of the war.

Make sure to visit the Bastogne War Museum and Bois Jacques in parallel.