Welcome to our blog “Our inspirations”!
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.
A pop-up shop to extend the magic of the World Puppet Theatre Festival!
Did you get swept away by the excitement of the 23rd World Puppet Theatre Festival in Charleville-Mézières? Good news: the Jacques Félix International Puppet Centre invites you to relive those unique moments with a pop-up online shop, open from November 17th to December 17th. 🎁 An idea...
Christmas in the Ardennes: succumb to the charm of red sugar
The end-of-year holidays are approaching, and with them, the desire to share warm moments around delicious treats. In the Ardennes, a sweet tradition is passed down from generation to generation and takes you back to your childhood: red sugar. Ancestral know-how preserved Red sugar is much more than just a sweet, it's a symbol...
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Hiking in the Ardennes during hunting season: good habits to adopt
Autumn and winter offer magnificent landscapes in the Ardennes, perfect for hiking. But between October and February, nature is also a hunting ground. To ensure everyone can enjoy the forest safely, it's essential to be well-informed and follow a few simple guidelines. Hunting dates in...
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...
Hierges enters the very exclusive circle of the Most Beautiful Villages of France!
It's a historic first for the Ardennes: the village of Hierges has just been officially awarded the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" label! This national recognition recognizes the authenticity, charm, and exceptional heritage of this town nestled at the gateway to Belgium, in the Meuse Valley. The "Most Beautiful Villages of France" label...
Cycl'AM, electric bike rental service in the Ardennes
Want to cycle easily and peacefully in the Ardennes around Charleville-Mézières or Sedan? Whether for everyday journeys or tourist discoveries, the new electric bike rental offer from Ardenne Métropole, Cycl'AM, is made for you! 110 bikes available Yes, you read that right... That's 110 bikes...
The Barionnettes take over the Voie Verte as a prelude to the World Puppet Festival
The Barionnettes de la Voie verte are three teams of puppeteers who will travel along the Voie verte by bike and perform their show in bars, the week before the launch of the World Festival of Puppet Theaters of Charleville-Mézières which will be held from September 19 to 28, 2025. These shows are accessible...
The evenings at La Cour des Prés celebrate their 30th anniversary with music
For 30 years, musical evenings followed by a candlelit dinner have been offered in the historic setting of the Cour des Prés in Rumigny in Thiérache Ardennes. To mark this anniversary, the association "Les Amis des Soirées de La Cour des Prés" invites you to experience an exceptional weekend on August 22, 23 and 24...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Discover the Ardennes by bike with MK BIKES, in Bergnicourt
Fancy immersing yourself in the heart of the Ardennes' nature, at your own pace and in complete freedom? What if you opted for a bike? It's the ideal solution for an environmentally friendly discovery of our unspoiled landscapes. Thanks to MK BIKES, a bicycle rental, retailer, and repairer located in Bergnicourt in...
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...
The Ardennes see life in blue in 2025
The list of Blue Flag 2025 award recipients has been revealed, and the Ardennes ranks high on the list! Created by Teragir in 1985, the Blue Flag annually recognizes municipalities and marinas that consistently pursue a sustainable tourism development policy. Currently present in 46 countries across all...
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!
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!
Hiking: The Ardennes Tour, a new GRP in the Ardennes
Hiking and nature lovers will be delighted! The brand new Grande Randonnée de Pays (GRP) trail, called “Ardenne Tour: in the footsteps of Arduina,” offers a unique adventure in the heart of the captivating landscapes of the Ardennes. With its 300 km loop to cover in 13 stages, this route invites you...
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...
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 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...
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...
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. The 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...
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...
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. Bibliogysmo With its traveling library carried by Gysmo (thank you...
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...
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...
Competition: The red turkey from the Ardennes in the spotlight on TF1
TF1's 1 p.m. news celebrates Christmas with the 3rd edition of the "TF13 Fête Noël" competition, themed around Christmas recipes. The Ardennes red turkey, a delicious and iconic dish if ever there was one, has been 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 off! 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 were entered at this third edition of the Lyon International Competition for Cheese and Dairy Products...
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...
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”
Following the election of the Château fort de Sedan as the Favorite Monument of the French, the Ardennes department has just been officially labeled “Département Fleuri” alongside Alsace, Côtes d'Armor and Morbihan in 2023. This is a wonderful national recognition that crowns the department's commitment over many years. “Département Fleuri” label The “Département Fleuri” label...
New: Opening of the Stonene Battle House
Memory is important in the Ardennes. Many battles have left their mark on the region forever. Memorial tourism therefore plays a major role. As part of this educational initiative, a new site has just opened in Stonne to educate as many people as possible about the battle that took place here. The "Verdun of 1940"...
The Château fort de Sedan, favorite monument of the French 2023
Joy and pride mingled with Stéphane Berne's announcement of the result: the Château-fort de Sedan has been voted "Favorite Monument of the French 2023"! It succeeds the Cherbourg Transatlantic Station and the submarine Le Redoutable within the Cité de la Mer, which represented Normandy in 2022. Thank you for your votes! Let's spread the word...
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...
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. Ardennes Horse Museum This Ardennes Horse Museum, run by enthusiasts, is...
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...
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...
In the kitchen of top chef Gratien Leroy
His passion for gastronomy has led him in front of the cameras. The protégé of Michelin-starred chef Philippe Etchebest opens his door. Gratien Leroy, the big winner of Top Chef. For Gratien Leroy, the big winner of the show "Objectif Top Chef" on M6 and a warm and enthusiastic participant in the 11th season of Top Chef, 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 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...
Meet Arduino the Druid
The Ardennes have a Celtic soul. Jean-Luc Lemaire doesn't hesitate to don the habit to remind us of this. Interview. Why a druid in the Ardennes? When might one meet Arduin'? What remains of the Celtic soul today? Article taken from the magazine of the Tourist Development Agency "Ardennes Inspirations" and recomposed for the web.
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...
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
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...