The Top 20 Attractions in Ardennes

Twin sister of Place des Vosges in Paris and emblematic Place de Charleville-Mézières, Place Ducale offers a wide choice of bars and restaurants.

Givet is the last river town on the Meuse River before Belgium, in the heart of the Ardennes. It owes its significant urban and historical heritage to its strategic location.

The Bayart rock forms a prime promontory for admiring the bends of the Meuse and the village of Monthermé.

Here, the statue of the Four Aymon sons on their horse Bayard, invokes memories of a legend according to which the four knights fled into the Ardennes forest after killing Charlemagne's nephew.

This section is part of the Trans-Ardennes, a cycle route that is fully signposted in both directions and which links beautiful historical sites in the Netherlands, Belgium and France.

The largest fortified castle in Europe, this fortress is a must-see in Sedan. The rocky promontory on which it was erected offers beautiful views of the city and the Meuse.

Near the French border are the remains of an old Roman inn, built in the first century AD on the Roman road Reims-Trier. How many travellers and traders stopped here … read more

Rocroi is a charming town in the French Ardennes, known for its unique star-shaped fortification structure dating back to the 16th century. By order of King Henry II, Rocroi was … read more

The statue of Carlo Gonzaga is the work of Alphonse Colle, from Charleville, who also created the monuments to the fallen of Charleville and Mézières. The fountain was first built … read more