Hiking: The Ardennes Tour, a new GRP in the Ardennes
Hiking and nature lovers will be thrilled! The new long-distance hiking trail (GRP), named “Ardenne Tour: In the Footsteps of Arduina”, offers a unique adventure through the enchanting landscapes of the Ardennes. This 350 km loop, to be completed in 15 stages, invites you to...
All Saints' Day & Halloween 2025: Let yourself be enchanted by the Ardennes
Autumn is slowly settling into the Ardennes, tinting the forests with flamboyant colors and providing an ideal atmosphere for recharging your batteries... or giving yourself a gentle scare! The All Saints' Day holidays are the perfect opportunity to discover the region in a different way, with family walks, cultural events, and Halloween festivities. Here are some ideas for a magical stay...
Escape games in the Ardennes
Escape games are all the rage, and the Ardennes are no exception! Escape games: what's that? They're puzzle games pitting several teams against each other in a limited time frame with a simple goal: to escape from the place where you're locked in. To get out as quickly as possible, you'll need to use mutual aid, logic, and common sense...
Argonne Discovery Park celebrates its 20th anniversary: an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Ardennes
Located in Olizy-Primat, in the southern Ardennes department, the Argonne Découverte Park is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! Two decades of wonder, animal encounters, and sharing with nature. To celebrate this anniversary, the park has put together a season rich in excitement, new features, and discoveries... for the whole family.
Noah's Ark: an educational farm in the heart of the Ardennes
Nestled in the charming village of Éteignières, in the heart of our magnificent Ardennes, lies a place as unique as it is welcoming: the educational farm "L'Arche de Noé." A place where the bond between humans and animals takes on its full meaning, in a green and peaceful setting. Whether you are with your family or on a school trip...
Embark aboard the train of legends to discover the Ardennes!
This summer, board the Train of Legends in the Ardennes on the Charleville-Givet TER line at a preferential rate with the “1 day for 10 euros” pass. To travel in a more environmentally friendly way, at a low price while making beautiful discoveries, the train is ideal! Also set off to discover the...
Nature getaway in the Ardennes with Le Mouton Noir Aventure
Looking for a nature break, a breath of fresh air, and a bit of adrenaline? Head to Nohan-sur-Semoy (Thilay), in the heart of the Semoy Valley, for an outdoor getaway with Le Mouton Noir Aventure! This service provider, a member of the Ardennes Nature & Aventure network, opens the doors to an exceptional playground, where rivers...
With Escapade Meuse: Paddle in the heart of the Ardennes!
Looking for a unique and refreshing getaway in the Ardennes? Come try paddleboarding on the Meuse! Escapade Meuse offers a paddleboarding trip on the Meuse, departing from Vireux-Wallerand. For 2 hours, let yourself be carried by the current, discover magnificent landscapes, and enjoy a moment of absolute relaxation on the water!
The Route d'Artagnan: European equestrian route crossing the Ardennes
The Route d'Artagnan, Europe's first equestrian trail, takes you at a horse's pace through six European countries: Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, and Spain. This equestrian trail of over 8000 km begins in Lupiac in the Gers region, the birthplace of d'Artagnan, Captain-Lieutenant of King Louis XIV's Musketeers...
All Saints' Day 2024 holidays in the Ardennes
The 2024 All Saints' Day holidays in the Ardennes promise to be a magical time. This time of year, when autumn illuminates the landscapes with its shimmering colors, offers an ideal break to recharge your batteries with the family. Discover the Ardennes through a multitude of activities, tours, and events suitable for all ages....
Micro-adventures in the Ardennes
Want to escape the daily grind, get off the beaten track, and reconnect with nature? A micro-adventure is for you. Here, we offer a small, non-exhaustive selection of micro-adventures in the Ardennes. It's your turn! Climbing and Trotting at the Citadel of Charlemont In the northern Ardennes, the...
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 with L’Echappée Bière for a hop cruise in the Ardennes
You are a beer lover, you like unusual experiences or you are simply curious, here is an event in the Ardennes that should please you. L’Echappée Bière, an agency specializing in brewing tourism, has put together a “discovery around beer” cruise. Ardennes beer cruise L’Echappée beer offers you a relaxing cruise in...
Commando-style Charlemont
Are you sporty, curious, and adventurous? The new attractions of Charlemont in Givet are made for you! A former commando training center for the French army, dissolved in 2009 and since open to visitors and tourism, Charlemont, overlooking Givet, is reconnecting with its commando past. Once a commando, always a commando! Indeed, Charlemont has since...
Amazing these unusual!
These Ardennes curiosities are sure to surprise and enchant you! Fun, surprising, unusual, or unique, come and discover them to enhance your stay in the Ardennes. Monumental! Not even scared! Surprising and unique! Monumental! Woinic, the largest wild boar in the world. Imagine. 50 tons, 10 meters high, 13 meters long, and 5 meters...
We tested piloting a small barge
Need a real break? With over 300 km of navigable waterways, the Ardennes offer you the perfect opportunity to cast off your mooring lines and your smartphone for a fun cruise. Departing from Pont-à-Bar, on the Ardennes Canal, an on/off button. Five seconds of preheating. All that's left is to bring the mooring ropes back on board...
My tips for the family
Emily Schoen is the founder of "Parentage et Compagnie," an association that aims to share experiences between parents. Here are her top tips for families in the Ardennes. Domaine de Vendresse Elfy Park 3 acrobatic parks Discover the Fantasticable, a giant zip line in Fumay. Liart Educational Farm Argonne Discovery Park Article taken from...
In the peaceful steps of the donkey
Installed with his donkeys at Ménil in Vaux-Villaine, Emmanuel Crametz offers a fun experience. A different way to discover the Ardennes with a donkey, on a walk, on an organized hike or on a free hike. Meeting with the donkeys Bertin, Marcel, Fernand, Marius, Gaston… with their big donkey ears, are pampered by their master, Emmanuel Crametz. Grassland...