The Battle of Ramillies was one of the greatest victories of the Duke of Marlborough during the War of the Spanish Succession. Fought in 1706, it saw Allied forces defeat the French army and gain control over much of the Spanish Netherlands.
The Battle of Ramillies was one of the greatest victories of the Duke of Marlborough during the War of the Spanish Succession. Fought in 1706, it saw Allied forces defeat the French army and gain control over much of the Spanish Netherlands. The battlefield around the village of Ramillies remains largely rural, allowing visitors to imagine the scale of the armies that once moved across these fields. Heritage markers and local routes help explain the tactics that decided the battle. Ramillies is an excellent destination for history enthusiasts wanting to explore lesser-known European conflicts, and its quiet countryside suits cycling and walking routes through Wallonia.
