The Deer’s Bellow in autumn 2025
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...
Gourmet tours 2025 at the Sedan fortified castle
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 29 and August 30, 2025. An original concept
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.
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...
On vacation with your dog in the South Ardennes
You love your dog and can't imagine going on vacation without him. We understand, which is why Destination Sud-Ardennes is going above and beyond to welcome you and your four-legged friend in the best possible conditions. So yes, we're telling you, they're all welcome!
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...
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...
Walk in hunting season
When autumn and hunting season arrive in our beautiful regions, it becomes essential for every walker/hiker to be vigilant. Simple rules and knowledge of the opening and closing dates of the hunt generally allow for good coexistence between hunters and walkers. Know the hunting season calendar The opening and closing dates...
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! 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...
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 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...
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 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...
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 be taken aboard the Charlemagne for a relaxing cruise. Corrine and Danièle are toasting to their vacation! The two friends are delighted with their getaway aboard the Charlemagne. Leaving Givet at 11 a.m., they've planned a lunch on the water. For two hours, there's no question about it. 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, a city 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 with the right tempo, 48 hours flat. Over the space of two days, Anne and Alexandre discover the many facets of the capital of...
Good deals in Charleville-Mézières
Amel Bouderra, point guard for FCBA (Flammes Carolo Basket), was voted the best French player in 2016 and 2017. She shares with you her top tips for a city she has come to know and love. The World Festival of Puppet Theaters Mount Olympus The chairs of the Vieux Moulin Avenue d'Arches Article from the magazine of...
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 "always been linked to the festival!" Having become a street volunteer as an adult, there's no doubt for her that the World Festival of Theatres 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 avid hiker, Michel Degré is a member of the Paysages de France association. He shares his 3 favorite hikes with us. 1- Along the water: Asfeld The area around Asfeld offers an ideal walk with children. Flexible (5 to 10 km), with no elevation changes, 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 do not regret their choice. 280 km to pedal from Sedan to...
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. Its regular trip From Charleville-Mézières, head towards Revin, via Warcq, Cliron, Renwez and the...
When bloggers talk about the Ardennes
Charmed! And they're talking about it. Who? Bloggers. About what? The Ardennes, of course! Surprised and charmed. Often, the bloggers who come to visit us in the Ardennes don't know our destination. And they're all pleasantly surprised, astonished by so much unsuspected beauty. Charmed by our magnificent...