To see and visit around

ROCROI

Of Italian design, built in 1555 under the reign of Henri II to face the neighboring fortress of Charlemont that was Givet, Rocroi was the scene of a glorious and legendary Battle, on May 19, 1643, won by the Grand Condé. Vauban's three passages at the end of the 17th century did not fundamentally change it.

SEDAN

The Château de Sedan or château-haut is an old 15th century fortified château, enlarged many times and adapted to the progress of arms, it is the largest in Europe and the Château de Bouillon (Belgium).

CHIMAY (Belgique)

The Pays de Chimay, world famous for its Trappist beer and cheese, but also for the 1000 years of history it reflects.
The Château de Chimay is a 16th century residential mansion, still inhabited by the princely family of Chimay.

GUISE

On the morning of December 23, 1588, the Duke of Guise, the main figure of the League opposition, was assassinated at the Château de Blois, on the orders of Henri III. His brother, cardinal and archbishop of Reims, experiences an identical fate the next day. The Loire Valley is involved in a tragic episode of the Wars of Religion. The Familistère is a utopian city imagined by the founder of the Godin factory for his employees.

RIMOGNE

Former slate mine tile and museum.

THIERACHE

THE FORTIFIED CHURCHES OF THIERACHE (routes of the fortified churches in the Ardennes and in the Aisne)

​CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES

Founded in 1606 by Charles de Gonzague, Charleville is a very good example of town planning from the beginning of the 17th century. The city is famous for its Place Ducale.

LA VALLÉE DE LA MEUSE

The Meuse valley from Mouzon to Givet draws an “industrial arc” with a strong personality characterized by the almost exclusive preponderance of metallurgy, particularly foundry, forging and stamping.

LAC DES VIEILLES FORGES (Les Mazures – Harcy- Renwez)

Swimming, sailing, ...

MUSEUMS

War and Peace Museum in the Ardennes (Nouvion Porcien),
Metallurgy Museum (Bogny / Meuse)