Our press releases
23/01/2024 – FR – Ardennes tourism professionals meet customers from the North
The Ardennes Tourist Development Agency (ADTA) will participate, from Friday January 26 to Sunday January 28, 2024, at the Tourissima trade fair, at Lille Grand Palais. Benefiting from an attractive image among customers in the North, the Ardennes destination will present its tourist offer to visitors to this show looking for ideas for their next vacation.
20/11/2023 – FR – Third seminar on bicycle tourism in the Ardennes
Bicycle tourism, an issue for regional tourism development, is at the heart of the concerns of public and private stakeholders in the Ardennes. A transition is underway. The Ardennes Tourist Development Agency (ADTA) and the Ardennes Departmental Council are organizing the third meeting of Bicycle Tourism in the Ardennes on Tuesday December 5, 2023 at the Vieilles Forges Congress Center in Les Mazures.
24/10/2023 – FR – Villes et Villages Fleuris: departmental awards ceremony on October 28
During their 2023 summer tour, the members of the departmental jury traveled the Ardennes department and once again had the opportunity to appreciate the quality and diversity of landscaping and floral designs of the 102 labeled Ardennes municipalities. 36 Ardennes municipalities were visited by the regional jury and 24 municipalities by the Ardennes departmental jury. The departmental awards ceremony will be held on Saturday October 28, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the Tournes village hall.
20/09/2023 – FR – Villes et Villages Fleuris: the CNVVF unveils its 2023 winners
Municipalities are heading towards transition in the face of climate change. The National Council of Towns and Villages in Bloom supports them in reconciling quality of life and environmental emergency. Here is its national list with, in particular, 4 new municipalities labeled 4 flowers and 6 gold flowers for the year 2023.
13/09/2023 – FR – A single address for 100% made in Ardennes de France!
During the World Puppet Theater Festival, the “Ardennes Village of France” will be the unique place to take a 100% Ardennes break. The know-how, products and gastronomic specialties of the Ardennes de France collective brand will be offered to all visitors, from September 16 to 24, on Place de Nevers in Charleville-Mézières. The marquee will be open from 10 a.m. to 22 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to midnight, Friday, Saturday and Sunday…
06/04/2023 – UK – What's new and what's happening in the French Ardennes in 2023?
Why should the French Ardennes be on the bucket list of places to visit in 2023?
The Ardennes is closer than one may think, and for lovers of nature and sustainability, activities such as cycling and walking, or local cuisine using local products, are an open invitation to relax and rejuvenate while benefiting from a real change of scene. There are some exciting things happening this year…
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25/01/2023 – FR – Ardennes tourism professionals meet customers from the North
The Ardennes Tourism Development Agency (ADTA) will take part, from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 January 2023, in the Tourissima fair, in Lille Grand Palais.
Benefiting from an attractive image with customers from the North, the Ardennes destination will present its tourist offer to visitors to this show looking for ideas for their next vacation.
16/01/2023 – FR – “Ardennes Inspirations”: the new tourist magazine of the Ardennes
The Ardennes Tourist Development Agency (ADTA) is launching, for the year 2023, its tourism information and promotion magazine for the general public: "Ardennes Inspirations". This edition will be presented at the “Tourissima” show, in Lille Grand Palais, from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 January, on a large stand dedicated to promoting the Ardennes.
20/10/2022 – FR – Ardennes Tourism Professionals Day on November 15, 2022
The Ardennes Tourism Development Agency (ADTA) is organizing the day for Ardennes tourism professionals on Tuesday November 15, 2022 from 9 a.m. at the Vieilles-Forges Congress Center (Les Mazures). This day, open to all tourist service providers in the department, will be a major meeting for exchanges between private and institutional players in tourism, accommodation providers, restaurateurs, managers of leisure sites and other tourist structures.
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10/10/2022 – NL – De mooiste bossen met de meest spectacular herfstkleuren in de Franse Ardennen
Op deze plekken moet je zijn – 3 fietsroutes – inclusief gedetailleerde fietskaarten De mooiste bossen met de meest spectacular herfstkleuren in de Franse Ardennen.
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13/07/2022 – GB – Sustainable Tourism in the French Ardennes
The Ardennes region is a truly natural sanctuary incorporating the valleys of Meuse and Semoy rivers, the cliffs of Pointe Givet, the deep forests, woodlands and wetlands, chalky plains and mountains. It is especially important therefore to protect a glorious natural landscape such as this for future generations.
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04/07/2022 – FR – “The Ardennes, cycling destination” A new thematic press kit to discover the Ardennes by bike
A kingdom of greenery endowed with an astonishing range of landscapes, the Ardennes will delight cyclists in search of nature and a mode of travel that respects the environment. The possibilities are multiple and are for everyone, promising beautiful walks or more sporty outings. The new thematic press kit proposes to present them in 4 sections…
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15/06/2022 – FR – The Ardennes Tourist Development Agency launches its new website
On June 2, 2022, the website www.ardennes.com of the Ardennes Tourist Development Agency (ADTA) is getting a facelift. Developed in mobile first and responsive web design, fully integrating current communication trends, this site emphasizes high quality visuals while offering new features and sections.
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15/05/2022 – NL – Stromae en duurzaamheid gaan hier hand in hand – Health
Het groene festival Cabaret Vert is terug en vindt dit jaar van 17-21 augustus 2022 plaats in Charleville-Mézières in de Franse Ardennen. De muzikale line-up is veelbelovend met honderd geprogrammeerde artiesten waaronder niet alleen Stromae, maar ook Slipknot, Liam Gallagher, Orelsan, Pixies, HER, Madness, Laylow, Veronique Sanson, Vitallic, Vald, Eddy de Pretto en nog honderd andere bekende en ( nog) onbekende artiesten die deelnemen.
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02/05/2022 – GB – Activity Holidays in the French Ardennes
Planning a holiday abroad this year where you and your friends and family can enjoy some stunning scenery and plethora of different activities?
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15/03/2022 – GB – The Ardennes, not just friendly, but an eco-friendly destination
The French Ardennes is one of the finest European destinations for nature lovers, walkers, hikers and cyclists, with an abundance of striking natural landscapes, river valleys, deciduous and pine forests and so forth. This makes it one of the most important in depth eco-friendly destinations with an interesting selection of wildlife and amazing diversity of trails, tracks and excursions. The eco-friendly emphasis on sustainable tourism is not just paying lip service to the subject, nor greenwashing but positive, inclusive projects that are visibly effective, and these form the main thrust of the tourism effort for 2022.
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22/02/2022- FR – Tourissima 2022: with the return of spring, Ardennes Tourism professionals are offering ideas for stays to customers from the North
The Ardennes Tourist Development Agency (ADTA) will take part, from February 25 to 27, in the TOURISSIMA show at Lille Grand Palais. Benefiting from an attractive image with customers from the North, the Ardennes destination will present its tourist offer to visitors to this show looking for ideas for their next vacation.
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15/02/2022 – NL – Kanotochten mét overnachting in de ongerepte natuur van de Franse Ardennen
Door from vele vele valleien en rivieren is kajakken en kanoën een perfecte activiteit om te beoefenen in de France Ardennen. You can select the most suitable optics for your long-term use and combine wild water in the natural environment, pack your crafts with water.
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15/02/2022 – NL – Kanotochten mét overnachting in de ongerepte natuur van de Franse Ardennen
Door from vele vele valleien en rivieren is kajakken en kanoën een perfecte activiteit om te beoefenen in de France Ardennen. You can select the most suitable optics for your long-term use and combine wild water in the natural environment, pack your crafts with water.
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01/09/2021 – GB – The Ardennes, a truly natural sanctuary
The natural beauty of the Ardennes pulls many visitors to its doors for after all…
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14/09/2021 – FR – A single address for 100% made in Ardennes de France!
During the World Festival of Puppet Theatres, the “Village Ardennes de France” will be the only place to take a 100% Ardennes break. The know-how, products and gastronomic specialties of the Ardennes de France collective brand will be offered to all visitors, from September 17 to 26, on the Place de Nevers in Charleville-Mézières.
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Our press information
27/03/2024 – FR – Spring 2024 press release
07/02/2024 – FR – Winter 2024 press info
30/10/2023 – FR – Fall 2023 press release
Renewal: the Michel Paradon Slate Museum – The committed address: the Marcasserie, associative grocery store – The eco-festival: the Ardennes naturalists in Montier-en-Der – Unusual: Thomas Dambo's 73rd troll is at Elfy park – Extra info: the new Inspirations blog.
29/03/2023 – FR – Summer 2023 press release
Soft roaming: the new South Ardennes Greenway, Sustainable Heritage:
the Ardennes draft horse museum, Committed address: Mont Cornu restaurant, Eco-festival: the sustainable Cabaret, Save the date: World Festival of Puppet Theaters from September 16 to 24, More info: the bike taxi from Jose…
26/01/2023 – FR – Spring 2023 press release
08/12/2022 – FR – Winter 2023 press info
27/10/2022 – FR – Winter 2022 press info
10/10/2022 – FR – Fall 2022 press release
28/04/2022 – FR – Spring 2022 press release
Our Partners
31/01/2024 – FR – Invitation to the launch of the O-DGuide by i-Tego
The company is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovative product: O-DGuide. This revolutionary audio guide, developed in the Ardennes by Christophe Juppin and Bertrand Degoy, incubated by Rimbaud'Tech, promises to redefine the tourist experience thanks to innovative technology. The event will take place on February 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in the premises of Rimbaud'Tech, located at 6 place de la gare, 08000 in Charleville-Mézières.
22/09/2023 – FR – 08 labeled flower department!
The news has just fallen: the Ardennes department is officially labeled Département Fleuri, alongside Alsace, Côtes d'Armor and Morbihan, for this 2023 edition.
27/06/2023 – FR – Lac en Fête: stopover in Bairon!
Saturday July 1st from 13:30 p.m. to 17 p.m., the Bairon kac takes on a festive feel! For the second year in a row, the Departmental Council and its partners are offering sporting, cultural, gastronomic and prevention activities open to all. Program…
23/06/2023 – FR – It’s summer, head to the lakes!
The season starts on the beaches of Bairon and Vieilles-Forges lakes. To allow you to enjoy a summer by the water, the Department's teams offer you a multitude of services and activities all summer long. Follow the leader !
06/06/2023 – FR – European Archeology Days
As part of the European Archeology Days: the Gallo-Roman thermal baths in Warcq et the War and Peace Museum in Novion-Porcien, sites managed by the Departmental Council, offer visits and activities, next June 17 and 18.
05/06/2023 – FR – The train of legends: discover the Ardennes differently!
The Grand Est region and SNCF travelers are offering a summer offer on the Charleville-Mézières – Givet line aboard TER fluorescent trains called Train des Légendes, to promote tourism in the Meuse valley.
31/05/2023 – FR – Ardenn’orientation: Mouzon mission
The Ardennes Departmental Council is organizing the Ardenn'orientation: Mouzon mission on June 24, a fun orienteering race with many sporting, gastronomic, cultural and festive challenges to take on!
26/05/2023 – FR – Inauguration of the South-Ardennes Greenway: the program of events
Saturday June 3, the Departmental Council and its partners will meet you for the official opening of the South-Ardennes Greenway. After an institutional time, in Bairon-et-ses-surroundings (Le Chesne) at 10:30 a.m., the event will be punctuated by sporting and cultural activities, open to all.
07/04/2023 – FR – Easter at the Château Fort de Sedan
From April 15 to May 01, the Château Fort is transformed into a Château des Merveilles! Enter the marvelous and fantastic world of Alice in Wonderland and follow in the footsteps of the White Rabbit!
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13/10/2022 – FR – The wizarding tournaments and the princes cup
Your invitation for this second return to the Magic Academy of Sedan has arrived! This year, new challenges await you. Your goal: solve them to hope to approach the Princes' Cup! This great game will bring together the four houses of the Castle of Sorcerers.
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13/10/2022 – FR – Belgian and French Tao Ardennes Guide file, an ethical and sustainable journey
The first travel guides committed to sustainable tourism in Belgium and the Ardennes.
28/07/2022 – FR – New tour route: The Princely Weddings
To be discovered this summer at the fortified castle of Sedan. With the objective of increasing attendance by more than 65% by 2028, the visit route had to be completely reviewed by offering a more experiential, more immersive and more spectacular visit to tourists, while guaranteeing them historical and scientist.
25/07/2022 – FR – Press kit, new tour route, princely weddings
A project worthy of the largest fortified castle in Europe, the new visit route is
focuses on three paintings, told by a historical figure who will be the visitor guide, he will reconstruct the three times considered the most significant in the history of the castle.
12/07/2022 – FR – From July 16, the Sedan castle invites you to discover the new summer chivalry show!
La Ruse et l'Epée The Arkaval company invites you to discover the new summer show. Come and admire our knights in armor compete in both acrobatic and verbal contests!
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06/07/2022 – FR – The Ardenn'Tour is again near you during this month of July! – CD08
Building on its success since 2014, free sports activities organized by the Departmental Council, The Ardenn'Tour, will once again meet the inhabitants of 5 Ardennes municipalities, from July 8 to 15.
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04/07/2022 – FR – Summer visits to the tourist office are resuming!
From July 14 to August 28, 2022, the Val d'Ardenne tourist office will offer visits
guided, from Thursday to Sunday, on the territory of the community of communes
Ardennes Banks of Meuse.
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30/06/2022 – FR – Tour de France and enhancement of the Ardennes, a winning duo for the Departmental Council
Since the announcement of the return of the Grande Boucle to the Ardennes, the Departmental Council has launched several actions to coordinate communication around this event. The Department also develops its own systems. From the distribution of souvenir items to more spectacular actions, next July 7 the Ardennes will mark the Tour!
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27/06/2022 – FR – Temps d'M, discover the program!
15 companies 10 nationalities 72 performances and surprises throughout the city!
The complete program of Temps d'M shows is now available at the Festival office, on the website and at various distribution points in town.
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14/06/2022 – FR – Aquatic sensations at the lakes!
Still in full development, the Lacs de Bairon and Vieilles-Forges sites, managed by the CD08, are constantly gaining momentum. The first summer meetings are fast approaching. On your calendars!
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13/06/2022 – FR – Prepare your group outings at Château Fort de Sedan
It's time to plan your season with the Château Fort de Sedan. You will find in this newsletter our program and all our activities!
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09/06/2022 – FR – European Archeology Days: light on the Thermes de Warcq
On June 17 and 18, the Gallo-Roman thermal baths in Warcq will be open to the public. The opportunity to discover the history of the territory and to be made aware of the importance of preserving such archaeological remains.
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11/05/2022 – FR – Press kit medieval festival of Sedan 14 and 15 May
After two years of absence, the Château Fort is preparing to host the 25th edition of the Medieval Festival of Sedan. This is an opportunity for many visitors to go back in time! The musicians, jugglers and other acrobats are indeed back! Between good food for adults and entertainment for children, it will again be the insurance
good times with family.
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05/04/2022 – FR – The Meuse by bike press kit
The Meuse by bike joined the European network of EuroVelo cycle routes in 2019. The route, 900 km long, with a very pleasant route, marked by these signs, is never too far from the river.
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