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Here we would like to share with you our favourites, our experiences, our novelties, our good plans... Come with us to discover the Ardennes, our beautiful territory full of surprises.
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...
New ideas for a car-free stay in the Ardennes
Want to recharge your batteries for a few days in the Ardennes while minimizing your carbon footprint? The stays offered by the “Les Vélos de Pierrot” agency based in Signy-l’Abbaye are made for you! Pierrot and Béa Lovers of preserved nature and the Ardennes, Pierrot and Béa founded their agency “Les Vélos de Pierrot” in their image. THE…
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!…
Competition: The red turkey from the Ardennes in the spotlight on TF1
The 13 p.m. broadcast of TF1 celebrates Christmas with the 3rd edition of the “TF1 fête Noël” competition with the theme of Christmas recipes. The Ardennes red turkey, a delicious and emblematic dish if ever there was one, was chosen to represent the Grand Est region! Recipes that families love to cook for the holidays Marie-Sophie Lacarrau…
Silver medal for an Ardennes sheep cheese
Quality always pays! Vanessa Ponsin from the Saint Quentin farm in the Ardennes has just won a silver medal for one of her sheep's milk cheeses at the Lyon International Competition. 1124 cheeses from 17 countries During this third edition of the Lyon International Cheese and Dairy Products Competition…
L’impasse du Poète, a new restaurant in Charleville-Mézières
There was already the Dormeur du Val, a **** hotel a stone's throw from Place Ducale, next to Charleville-Mézières station. There is now L'impasse du Poète, a new restaurant in the courtyard opposite the hotel at 32 bis rue de la Gravière. And as we are in Charleville, hometown…
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 naturalists at the Montier-en-Der photo festival
The Montier Photo Festival is THE unique meeting in Europe for wildlife and nature photography which brings together photographers, naturalists, associations and professionals. This year it takes place from November 16 to 19 around 100 forums on naturalist knowledge and photo technique and more than 80 hours of conferences, screenings, etc.
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…
The Ardennes labeled “Flower Department”
After the election of the Château fort de Sedan as a Favorite Monument of the French, the Ardennes department has just been officially labeled "Flowered Department" alongside Alsace, Côtes d'Armor and Morbihan in 2023. great national recognition which crowns a departmental commitment of many years. “Flower Department” label The “Flower Department” label…
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”…
Eating Ardennes during the World Puppet Theater Festival
Take advantage of the World Puppet Theater Festival which takes place in Charleville-Mézières from September 16 to 24, 2023 to discover good Ardennes products from the collective brand “Ardennes de France”. A single address for 100% made in Ardennes de France! To make your Ardennes taste discovery easier during the festival,…
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...
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…
Cycl'AM, new electric bike rental offer in the Ardennes
Want to pedal easily and quietly in the Ardennes around Charleville-Mézières or Sedan? Whether for daily journeys or tourist discoveries, the new electric bike rental offer in Ardenne Métropole, Cycl'AM, is made for you! 80 bikes available Yes, you read that right… That’s 80 bikes…
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…
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...
In the kitchen of top chef Gratien Leroy
His passion for gastronomy led him in front of the cameras. The protege of starred chef Philippe Etchebest opens his door. Gratien Leroy big winner Top Chef For Gratien Leroy, big winner of the program “Objectif Top Chef” on M6 and warm and enthusiastic participant of the 11th season of Top Chef, the Ardennes gastronomy is inseparable…
I consume local with the Ardennes PNR
Is respecting the environment and the territory where you live or vacation important to you? So discover the “Valeurs Parc naturel régional” brand, a collective brand registered by the Regional Natural Parks of France. The PNR des Ardennes has been developing this brand on its territory since 2019 and to date, a good twenty…
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…
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…
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…
La Grande Tablée ardennaise, a tasty combination of local products and a restaurant
La Grande Tablée Ardennaise is a family affair. Indeed, this incredible project was born from a common passion of a father, Didier Villemin, and his daughter, Amandine Migneaux and her husband Jordan, for the flavors of the Ardennes and the desire to introduce them to as many people as possible. . Genesis of the project For years, Didier…
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…
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...
Murder party at the War and Peace museum
Who killed General de Geoffreville? Mystery at the War and Peace Museum! https://youtu.be/-jvNiQpXLHU New Murder party at the museum The War and Peace Museum has concocted a Murder party for young and old where intrigue, imagination and suspense will be in order. This new animation inspired by the famous board game Cluedo© awaits…