Listen to the deer roar in autumn 2024
The Ardennes department, with its deep and game-filled forests, is a true natural sanctuary. One of the masters of these places is undoubtedly the deer which at the beginning of autumn gives voice. It is a unique opportunity to observe and especially to listen to these rare and fascinating moments when the males call and seek to…
Micro-adventures in the Ardennes
Want to escape from everyday life, get off the beaten track while reconnecting with nature? The micro-adventure is made for you. Here we offer you a small, non-exhaustive selection of micro-adventures in the Ardennes. Up to you ! Charlemont Activities Charlemont Activities Hanging and jogging at the Charlemont citadel At…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On vacation with your dog in the South Ardennes
You love your dog and you can't imagine going on vacation without him for a single second. We understand you and that's why Destination Sud-Ardennes goes out of its way to welcome you and your four-legged companion in the best possible conditions. So yes, we tell you, they are all welcome!…
The slab of the deer
With, among other things, its deep and game-rich forests, the Ardennes department is a veritable natural sanctuary. One of the masters of these places is unquestionably the deer which at the beginning of autumn gives voice. It's up to you to attend and above all to hear these amazing and rare moments when the males call and seek to…
Walk in hunting season
When autumn arrives and hunting in our beautiful regions, it becomes essential for any walker / hiker to be vigilant. Simple rules and knowledge of the opening and closing dates of the hunt generally allow good coexistence between hunters and walkers. Know the calendar of hunting periods The opening dates and…
The Domoiselles farm
The Domoiselles farm was created in 2020 by Azeline and Johan in the town of Dom-le-Mesnil. The couple raises about forty Lorraine goats. This breed, formerly threatened, is important in the eyes of the couple who regularly praise it: good dairy genetics, rustic and regional goat, good adaptation to the climate...
Commando-style Charlemont
Are you sporty, curious and adventurous? The new attractions of Charlemont in Givet are made for you! Former commando training center of the French army, dissolved in 2009 and since open to visits and tourism, Charlemont, which dominates Givet, reconnects with its commando past. Once a commando, always a commando! Indeed, Charlemont has been offering…
On the road with Romy in a motorhome
Motorhome driver since he was 9 years old, Romy chose the Ardennes this year. Nature, landscape, tranquillity, enough to feed his curiosity... And his gluttony. Discovery of the Ardennes in two stages In search of tranquillity, history and good food, Romy chose the Ardennes and does not regret it. Coming from Paris via Reims, she…
We tested piloting a small barge
Need a real disconnect? With more than 300 km of navigable waterways, the Ardennes offer you the perfect opportunity to cast off and your smartphone for a pleasure navigation. Departing from Pont-à-Bar, on the Ardennes canal An on / off button. Five seconds warm-up. It remains to bring the mooring ropes on board...
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...
My tips for the family
Emily Schoen is the founder of “Parentage et Compagnie”, an association which aims to share experiences between parents. Here are his top tips for the family in the Ardennes. Domaine de Vendresse Elfy Park 3 acrobatic parks: TerrAltitude Park – Ardennes Terre d’Aventures and Le Chêne Perché Liart Educational Farm Argonne Discovery Park…
An enchanted valley of locks
Hold your breath and savor the moment. From Chesne to Semuy, slide along the valley of the locks. To the feeling of freedom, add that of the privilege of entering the painting. Crazy charm The smell of cut hay. The croaking of a toad in the early morning. The delicious shine of a cherry tree. Sweet, intimate, seductive, the Valley of…
They cast off the moorings
Want to press pause? Let yourself embark on the Charlemagne for a relaxing cruise. Corrine and Danièle toast to the holidays! The two friends are delighted with their getaway aboard the boat Charlemagne. Leaving Givet at 11 a.m., they scheduled a lunch on the water. For two hours, no questions to ask. Relaxation…
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…
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…
The three favorites of a hiker
An inveterate hiker, Michel Degré is a member of the association Paysages de France. He gives us his 3 hiking favorites. 1- At the water's edge: Asfeld The surroundings of Asfeld offer an ideal walk with children. Flexible (5 to 10 km), with no height difference, this walk runs along the Aisne canal, not far from the meanders of…
Trans-Ardennes, the paths to freedom
From its source to its mouth, the Meuse is coupled with an international tourist cycle route of more than 950 km, the EuroVelo 19. Julie and Jim, a Dutch couple, tried the experience of the Meuse by bike, at the start from Sedan. Julie and Jim Julie and Jim do not regret their choice. 280 km to pedal…
The Ardennes by motorbike, pleasure without borders
You won't make him take a car just because it's raining. Pierre Maréchal shares with us some routes to follow. Pierre Maréchal is a departmental road safety worker and has 53 years of motorcycling on the clock. On a motorbike in the Ardennes On a motorbike in the Ardennes Its regular trip From Charleville-Mézières, take…
When bloggers talk about the Ardennes
In love ! And they talk about it. Who ? The bloggers. Enough to ? From the Ardennes of course! Surprised and charmed Often, the bloggers who come to visit us in the Ardennes do not know our destination. And they are all pleasantly surprised, amazed by so many unsuspected beauties. Under the spell of our magnificent…