Autumn is slowly settling into the Ardennes, coloring the forests with flamboyant colors and offering an ideal atmosphere to recharge your batteries... or give yourself a gentle scare! The All Saints' Day holiday is the perfect opportunity to discover the region in a different way, with family outings, cultural events, and Halloween festivities. Here are some ideas for a magical and mysterious stay.

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Must-see

🧙 The Wizards' Castle in Sedan

From October 18 to November 2 at the Château fort de Sedan

  • Every day from 10h to 18h (last slot at 17 p.m.)
    Prices: €8 from 4 to 6 years old, €11 from 7 to 14 years old, €14 from 15 years old, free for children under 4 years old

Witches, wizards, during the All Saints' Day holidays, the magician Robertus de La Markus welcomes you to his fortress, transformed into a strange and fantastic universe.
To avoid falling into the mage's traps, you will have to answer his riddles and demonstrate bravery and insight. Beware because the art of illusions is deceptive...
You explore the castle with a game booklet adapted to different age groups (4-6 years, 7-9 years, 10-14 years, 15 years and over). Don't forget to bring your pen!

Special Halloween evenings at the Sedan fortified castle: “The cursed game”

  • October 29, 30 and 31, enjoy special Halloween evenings, hosted by actors.
  • From 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Departures every 30 minutes. 30 people maximum per slot. Reservation required on the website.

🎃 Halloween at Argonne Discovery Park: thrills and adventures for the whole family!

From October 18 to November 2, 2025, the Argonne Discovery Park immerses you in the magical and mysterious atmosphere of Halloween. Young and old alike are invited to enjoy a unique experience combining thrills, discoveries and unforgettable moments in the heart of nature.

You’ll find here:

  • Makeup for children to transform themselves into adorable little monsters;
  • Immersive game “Babasaka and the Golden Egg of the Phoenix” to take on challenges as a family;
  • Breathtaking indoor bird of prey show “Flight of Arduinna”;
  • Great Treasure Hunt: The Lost Powers of Babasaka and Friends;
  • Meet some scary animals… at the Théâtre du Vivant, will you dare approach them?

🎉 Benefits for costumed families*

To make the party even more magical:

  • Admission is free for children under 12 in costume;
  • A hot drink is offered to adults and children 12 and over in costume.

*Offer only valid for families

Practical information

  • Dates: October 18 to November 2, 2025
  • Opening hours: every day from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
  • Location: Argonne Discovery Park – Olizy Primat

🎃Halloween at the Vendresse estate

Come celebrate Halloween 2025 at the Domaine de Vendresse from Saturday, October 18th to Sunday, November 2nd. Like every year, the Domaine is transformed for the traditional Halloween party. Among the many activities, a costume contest, broomstick making, magic potion making, and many other surprises await you on site...

From October 18 to November 2

  • Open every weekend in October and every day during the fall holidays from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
  • Entrance 8€/person

🎃 Halloween in Charlemont in Givet

For this new edition of Halloween, Charlemont offers you all kinds of activities, for all ages and all tastes!

On the program for October 25 and 26

  • The all-new adult course: even more terrifying! (Recommended for ages 12 and up).
  • Children's courses: Charli at the school of wizards.
  • Makeup.
  • Children's crafts.
  • Charlemont Werewolf Games.
  • Access to role-playing games led by the association Aux portes de l'Imaginaire.

Useful information :

  • Saturday, October 25 from 16 p.m. to 21 p.m.; Sunday, October 26 from 14 p.m. to 19 p.m.
  • €5/person (free entry with the purchase of laser game, escape game, murder party), free for children under 3.
  • Possibility of combining Saturday day admission with Saturday evening entertainment: €8/person.
Halloween 2025 poster in Charlemont in Givet in the Ardennes

💥🔫 Halloween Laser Game in Charlemont

It is in the dark atmosphere of an ancient bastion that you will face each other as a team, but be careful, events can turn the game upside down at any moment!

Halloween laser game

  • Departures every 30 minutes: from 16:20 p.m. to 19:50 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, from 14:20 p.m. to 17:50 p.m. on Sunday, October 26
  • €10/person for a 15-minute game.
  • Group of 10 max. From 8 years old
Halloween 2025 Laser Game in Charlemont in Givet in the Ardennes

👻 🧛 Halloween evening in Charlemont

For Halloween, enjoy a wild evening in Charlemont, hosted by DJ Lad'V!
Don't hesitate to bring your most terrifying disguise!
Evening in the Charlemont headquarters hospital, which will make you tremble to the frenetic rhythm of DJ Lad'V from 21:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Halloween Party on Saturday, October 25 from 21:30 p.m. to 01:00 a.m.

  • €5 / for under-18s, €6 / for over-18s.
  • Possibility of combining with a day ticket on Saturday: €8 / for under-18s – €9 / for over-18s.
Halloween evening in Charlemont in Givet in the Ardennes

🎃 Holidays at the War and Peace Museum

👻 😱 From October 18 to November 2, 2025, come and experience the thrills at the War and Peace Museum!
This year, during the All Saints' Day holidays, come and experience a thrilling visit. On the program: creative workshops and independent treasure hunts. An original and fun way to (re)discover the museum's collections in a whole new light.
Whether you come with family, friends or alone, Let yourself be carried away by the enchanting atmosphere of Halloween and share an unforgettable moment in the heart of the museum!

You’ll find here:

  • The Ghost of the Missing Soldier : Soldier Armand has a very important message for his family… but he's misplaced it! It's up to you to help him find it by solving the puzzles!
    From October 18 to November 2 – 6/12 years old – No extra charge to the entrance price
  • Crazy Bubbles Workshop : Do you like drawing, inventing characters, and creating stories? This workshop is for you! You don't need to be a great artist, just want to have fun with your imagination and a pencil.
    Wednesday, October 22 from 13:30 p.m. to 15:30 p.m. – From 8 years old – In addition to the entrance price, there is a €4/person supplement
  • Workshop ©Lego: Master Builders : What if bricks became historical scenes, vehicles, or even the Eiffel Tower? Come discover the art of building with ©LEGO while stimulating your creativity and imagination.
    Thursday, October 30 at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. (2 sessions of 15 hours) – 12 people maximum – 5/13 years old – In addition to the entrance price, there is a €4/person supplement

📌 Reservations recommended at 03 24 72 69 50!

War and Peace Museum in the Ardennes

But still…

Montcornet goes back in time
Poster for the Night of Samain (Halloween) 2025 at the Historic Center of Montcornu in Montcornet in the Ardennes

🕸️ October 31 from 17:30 p.m. to 21 p.m.: The terrifying Night of Samhain at the Historic Center of Mont Cornu de Montcornet
The witch Gustine Maka has escaped and freed all the creatures in the forest! 🌲😱
The Lord of Montcornet needs you to help him find her and save the village!
🧛‍♀️ Come dressed as your favorite character – witch, vampire, zombie, hero or detective – to dive into the adventure!
💀 Guaranteed atmosphere, thrills and monstrous laughter guaranteed!
🎟️ Info and tickets coming soon on

🎃 Halloween in Givet

Let yourself be invaded by the Halloween atmosphere, Saturday, October 25, 2025 in the former Récollets church in Givet.
See you from 17 p.m.…
With the participation of the “Fantastic Revinoise pack”.
And don't miss the night show at 21 p.m.: “The witch viscera de degueulus”
Soup offered.
So come and have fun scaring yourself!

Join us… If you dare!

Halloween 2025 illustration in Givet in the Ardennes
Boult-aux-Bois Nature House
Halloween 2025 games evening at the Maison de la Nature in Boult-aux-Bois in the Ardennes

🎃 👻 Halloween games night on October 31 from 17 p.m. to 20 p.m. at the Maison de la nature in Boult-aux-Bois
By registration only at 03.24.30.24.98.

🕷️ 💀 🧟 Horror house in Bourg-Fidèle on October 25 and 26 and November 1 and 2
Escape room in the old school. 3 rooms.

Price: 2 euros (adults)

Bourg-Fidele
Horror House in Bourg-Fidèle in the Ardennes for Halloween 2025
Cave of Nichet
Halloween - Nichet Cave in the Ardennes

🎃 Nichet Cave: Halloween
On October 25 & 26, 2025, the Nichet cave might scare you… during this Halloween period!
Saturday, October 25 :
A fun tour in the footsteps of the evil nutons.
(Prices: €8/adult – €5/child).

Sunday October 26:
Show and stories by the troubadour Polochon.
(Prices: €10/adult – €6/child).
😱 Spooky atmosphere guaranteed.
Open from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m..

🎃 🏃‍♂️Trail'Loween on October 25 in Nouvion sur Meuse from 13:30 p.m. to 20 p.m.
Most of the routes will cross several forests, offering runners the opportunity to run among the oak, fir and beech trees typical of the region. 🌲🌳
The 19th edition in 2025 consists of 4 tests:
🧛 The Walking Dead on a 32 km trail with 700m D+
🧟 The Zombies over a 21 km format and 400m D+
🧙 The Wizards over 14 km and 250m D+
👻 The Ghosts on a 7 km bullfight.
Children's hiking and racing complete the day.

USC Nouvion
Trail'Loween 2025 in Nouvion sur Meuse in the Ardennes
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Horror Night in Chooz in the Ardennes - Halloween 2025

🎃 Halloween: Horror Night in Chooz on October 31
Chooz Countryside Woods:
18:00 p.m. – 21:00 p.m.: For the more daring, haunted woods…
For the less adventurous, children's workshops.
Chooz Hall:

21:30 p.m. – 02:00 a.m.: Costume dance party with DJMOUSS Special 80's 90's
✨ Gift for the most beautiful costume.
Free admission.
😱 Fear and chills are guaranteed!

🍂 🌆 🌙 SaMain: Shadow Festival on November 1st at 14:36 p.m. in Omont
Come celebrate the transition between the light and dark seasons as our world flirts with the other.
🔥 On the program: fireworks, poetry, theater and strolling.
Meet at the old washhouse of Omont Saturday, November 1st for a reception at 14:36 p.m.

Omont Art Gardens
SaMain Shadow Festival in Omont in the Ardennes - Halloween 2025
Ardennes Imagination Office
Witch Festival in the Ardennes in Monthermé - 2025

🧙 🎃 From October 31 to November 2, 2025: Witch Festival in the Ardennes in Monthermé

Halloween procession with storytelling and music. Show, exhibitions, lectures, creative workshops and face painting for children

Craft market (jewelry, tarot, stones, plants, books, and much more...)

A bewitching edition awaits you in the heart of the Ardennes!

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