Christmas in the Ardennes: succumb to the charm of red sugar
The end-of-year celebrations are approaching and with them, the desire to share warm moments around delicious sweets. In the Ardennes, a sweet tradition is passed down from generation to generation and takes us back to childhood: red sugar. Ancestral know-how preserved Red sugar is much more than just a sweet, it is a symbol…
Come and chat with Arthur Rimbaud
Great technological innovation in the world of museums in Charleville-Mézières. Thanks to AI, you can now chat with Arthur Rimbaud, the famous poet born in Charleville. Incredible, his avatar answers all the questions you ask yourself! Hello Arthur This real revolution in the cultural and technological world, entitled “Hello Arthur” was initiated…
Let’s celebrate Nuit Blanche in the Ardennes
In the Ardennes, we like to party and make the night even more magnificent. It is therefore quite natural that the department participates in the annual artistic event of the Nuit Blanche, with Sedan on October 5 and Charleville-Mézières on October 12 as headliners. These two cities offer a rich program of varied cultural events over two weekends.…
All Saints' Day 2024 holidays in the Ardennes
The All Saints' Day 2024 holidays in the Ardennes promise to be a magical moment. Indeed, this time of year, when autumn lights up the landscapes with its shimmering colors, offers an ideal break to recharge your batteries with your family. Discover the Ardennes, through a multitude of activities, visits and entertainment suitable for all ages.…
Gourmet visits to the fortified castle of Sedan 2024
Visit the fortified castle of Sedan, the favorite monument of the French in 2023, while tasting delicious dishes concocted by talented chefs... This is the tempting program of the Gourmet Tours offered by the Embassy of the Confréries of the Ardennes and the fortified castle of Sedan on 30 and August 31, 2024. An original concept Immersion in a…
An exceptional musical and gourmet evening at the Cour des Prés
Would you like a concert followed by a candlelit dinner in a magnificent setting? This is what the Avril family has been offering for many years. For this summer, unique evening on August 23, 2024 in the historic setting of the Cour des Prés, an old fortified house in Rumigny in Thiérache Ardennaise. On the program Friday…
Park Festival on September 22, 2024
Day of discoveries, entertainment and conviviality in the heart of the magnificent territory of the Ardennes Regional Natural Park on the program for the Parc Fête on September 22, 2024 at Lac des Vieilles Forges, at the Congress Center. Residents, visitors, with family or friends, young and old, come and discover the Regional Natural Park of…
Embark aboard the train of legends to discover the Ardennes!
This summer, board the Train des Légendes en Ardenne on the TER Charleville-Givet line at a preferential rate with the 1-day pass for 10 euros. To travel in a more environmentally friendly way, at a low price while making great discoveries, the train is ideal! Also go and discover the…
The historic festivals of Mont Cornu on August 3 and 4, 2024
Hear, hear Gentle ladies and noble damoiseaus, come and celebrate on August 3 and 4, 2024 at the Mont Cornu Historic Center located in the town of Montcornet. Les Médiévales de Croÿ promise a program rich in shows and activities for the whole family. Come and experience total immersion in medieval life! A rich program…
Crossing the Ardennes by the BiblioGysmo or the fantastic ballads of a utopian troubadour
Paul Griette, itinerant storyteller, offers an original journey in the Ardennes, along the greenways. Throughout a route to the rhythm of his mules, Gysmo and Mimule, Paul will make artistic and cultural stops to the delight of young and old alike. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bixMNSo7qY Bibliogysmo With its traveling library carried by Gysmo…
The fortified castle of Sedan, a favorite monument of the French, is celebrating its 600th anniversary!
In 2024, we celebrate the start of the construction of the castle of Sedan, initiated 600 years ago by Évrard de La Marck. Enlarged and modernized from the 2023th to the XNUMXth century, the favorite monument of the French in XNUMX, the largest fortified castle in Europe, will therefore live to the rhythm of its anniversary festivities all...
The first names for Cabaret Vert 2024 are known
After a record edition in 2023 with 127 festival-goers, Cabaret Vert will return from August 000 to 15, 18 in Charleville-Mézières in the Ardennes. And to the delight of festival-goers, the first names of the 2024 vintage have just been released. A very rock atmosphere for the first day of the next Cabaret Vert…
Ardennes funeral and memorial sites from the First World War listed by UNESCO
After examining the file submitted by Belgium with the support of France, the 45th enlarged session of the World Heritage Committee decided to inscribe 139 French, German, Belgian, American and Commonwealth funerary and memorial sites from the First World War, spread across France (96 sites in Hauts-de-France, Île-de-France and…
New: Opening of the Stonene Battle House
Memory is important in the Ardennes. Numerous battles have forever marked its territory. Memorial tourism therefore has a large place there. As part of this educational approach, a new site has just opened in Stonne to enlighten as many people as possible about the battle that took place in these places. The “Verdun of 1940”…
The Château fort de Sedan, favorite monument of the French 2023
Joy and pride mixed with the announcement of the result by Stéphane Berne: the Sedan Castle was elected “French favorite monument 2023”! It succeeds the transatlantic station of Cherbourg and the submarine Le Redoutable within the Cité de la mer which represented Normandy in 2022. Thank you for your votes! Let's say it...
New museums to discover in the Ardennes
In the Ardennes, there are always new gems to discover. This is the case today with these two museums which reveal a little of the history and identity of our department. Places to visit and why not, in rainy weather. The Ardennes Horse Museum in Buzancy The Michel Paradon Slate Museum in…
Amazing these unusual!
Certainly, these Ardennes curiosities will surprise and enchant you! Amusing, surprising, unusual or unique, come and discover them to enhance your stay in the Ardennes. Monumental! Not even afraid! Surprising and unique! Monumental! Woinic Woinic, the largest wild boar in the world Imagine. 50 tons, 10 meters high, 13 meters long and 5 meters wide…
The Rimbaud street-art route in Charleville-Mézières
Born in Charleville in 1854 and buried in 1891 a few steps from Place Ducale in the cemetery on Avenue Boutet, Arthur Rimbaud, poet with the soles of the wind, still lives in the Ardennes which pay homage to him in different forms. For the past few years, we have been able to follow the terrible child of Charleville thanks to a street-art course...
Meet Arduino the Druid
The Ardennes have a Celtic soul. Jean-Luc Lemaire does not hesitate to put on the habit to remind him. Interview. Why a druid in the Ardennes? Arduin' the Druid On what occasion can we meet Arduin'? Fontaine Saint-Roger at Elan Saint-Walfroy Quatre fils Aymon What remains of the Celtic soul today? Article taken from the magazine of the Tourist Development Agency “Ardennes…
I tested for you the War and Peace Museum
Immersive museography, wealth of collections and content, the War and Peace Museum has captivated the whole family. Everyone at their own pace. Captivated! As soon as they enter the first rooms of the War and Peace Museum, the children are caught up in the superb dioramas representing the 1870 battlefield in Sedan. Around…
Weekend in Charleville-Mézières
For a weekend, Anne and Alexandre chose Charleville-Mézières, labeled "City of Art and History". Less than two hours from Paris, they hope to take a green, cultural and beneficial break there. The city at the right tempo, 48 hours chrono Over the space of two days, Anne and Alexandre discover the many facets of the capital of…
Good deals in Charleville-Mézières
Amel Bouderra, leader of the FCBA (Flammes Carolo Basket) was voted best French player in 2016 and 2017. She shares with you her tips for a city she has come to know and love. The World Festival of Puppet Theaters World Festival of Puppet Theaters Charleville-Mézières Mont-Olympe Banks of the Meuse Charleville-Mézières The…
Live to the rhythm of puppets
A festival-goer since childhood, Marie now enjoys each edition with her daughter Anna. Marie is a volunteer, street coordinator Every 2 years Born in Charleville-Mézières 39 years ago, Marie Parizot has been “linked to the festival forever! ". Having become a Street volunteer as an adult, no doubt, for her, the World Festival of…
Escape games in the Ardennes
Escape games are on the rise and the Ardennes are no exception! Escape game: quesako? These are puzzle games opposing several teams in a limited time with a simple objective: to escape from the place where one is locked up. To get out as quickly as possible, you have to show mutual aid, logic, sense...