Tourism in the Ardennes - Official website of the ADT des Ardennes

The Ardennes

A CROSS-BORDER DESTINATION IN THE HEART OF EUROPE

Lovers of heritage, nature, cycling or hiking, adventurers, sportsmen or contemplators, the nearby and easily accessible Ardennes are the promise of an authentic trip: an invitation to take your time and recharge your batteries.

Lake of the Old Forges in the heart of the Ardennes

Loop of the Meuse at Monthermé

Meuse River loop at Monthermé in the Ardennes

Cycling the Meuse: EV19 in the Ardennes

Cycling the Meuse by bike along EuroVelo 19 in Monthermé in the Ardennes with two cyclists

War and Peace Museum, a century in history

Sedan Castle, the largest in Europe

Arthur Rimbaud, poet born in Charleville

Portrait of Arthur Rimbaud at the Rimbaud Museum in Charleville-Mézières in the Ardennes

The Place Ducale in Charleville-Mézières

All our essentials

THE ARDENNES, A TERRITORY TO EXPLORE

Walking

By bike

On the water

A motorcycle

In the Ardennes, walking is a pleasure, nature an undisputed queen. One-day walk or multi-day roaming, you will find your happiness here for hiking.

Loop hikes in the Ardennes

Long-distance hiking in the Ardennes

Hiking in the Ardennes: panorama of the Roche à Sept Heures from the GR 16

The Way of St. James in the Ardennes

From the Ardennes massif to the forests of the Argonne or the valleys of the Thiérache, the Ardennes offer lovers of cycling a playground accessible to all. For the more athletic, the Ardennes massif also offers beautiful mountain biking circuits.

Accueil Vélo® in the Ardennes

Cycling tourism in the Ardennes along the Trans-Ardennes Green Route / The Meuse by bike-EV19

The South-Ardennes Greenway

Cycling along the Meuse in the Ardennes

Cycling tourism in the French Ardennes along the Meuse River / Trans-Ardennes Green Route

Water is an important component of the Ardennes department. Rivers, rivers and lakes dot the landscape and offer a range of recreational and sporting activities.

The lakes in the Ardennes

Lake of Old Forges, aerial view at sunset in the Ardennes

River tourism

Small roads full of greenery and bends, circuits designed especially for bikers and a label that guarantees bikers a welcome adapted to their needs... Bikers, you are welcome in the Ardennes!

Rimbaud-Verlaine road

Bikers welcome, the Ardennes by motorbike

Prepare your stay...

Here, answers to all your questions! Accommodation, restaurants, nature activities, cultural visits, responsible holidays, terroir or the highlights of local life, we guide you in your choices. Let's go !

Unusual accommodations

Bed & Breakfasts

Nature leisure activities

All our jobs

Gastronomy & terroir

There are many opportunities to get together and celebrate life in the Ardennes. Its soil is rich, tasty and the Ardennes people are friendly. Sharing is their watchword. Welcome to the Ardennes, a world of tastes and good food where life is good.

Our inspirations: the blog

Discover our favorites, our experiences, our new products, our good deals here...

Highlights

In the Ardennes, some festivities are exceptional or even unique in the world. Not to be missed if you are staying in the department at that time. The Ardennes know how to be astonishing and surprising!

All our highlights All events

08 April 12 April 2026

Ardennes Circuit 2026

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The Ardennes have always been an ideal playground for cycling. The Ardennes love cycling, and cycling loves it right back! The Circuit des Ardennes returns for its 51st edition from April 8th to 12th, 2026. Five stages starting in Villers-Semeuse will cross the Ardennes to...

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01 January 31 December 2026

Highlights of 2026 in the Ardennes