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King's Bastion

Name: King's Bastion
Rating: 2

Recommended by 34 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Ardennes

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Location: Rocroi, Charleville-Mézières, Great East, France

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1. Rocroi – Saint-Nicolas Church loop from Rocroi

14.2km

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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Rocroi – Saint-Nicolas Church loop from Rocroi

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3. Rocroi – King's Bastion loop from Lotissement les Gras Près

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03:24

230m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Willem VS

August 23, 2025

The King's Bastion in Rocroi is one of five bastions that together form the city's characteristic star-shaped fortification structure. These bastions were built in the 16th century by order of King Henry II in response to the military threat from the nearby Fort Charlemont in Givet. Situated at one point of the star, the King's Bastion played a crucial role in the city's defense and offered strategic views of the surrounding landscape.
The bastion was built according to the principles of Renaissance military architecture, with thick walls, low profiles, and a geometric design designed to ward off enemy attacks. Today, the King's Bastion remains largely intact and is open to visitors. From its ramparts, you have an impressive view of the city and the surrounding Ardennes, and the bastion forms a key part of the heritage route that crisscrosses Rocroi.

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Angela

May 24, 2023

built in 1555 under Henry II to serve as a shelter in the event of a siege.

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Location: Rocroi, Charleville-Mézières, Great East, France

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King's Bastion

1. Rocroi – Saint-Nicolas Church loop from Rocroi

2. Rocroi – Saint-Nicolas Church loop from Rocroi

3. Rocroi – King's Bastion loop from Lotissement les Gras Près

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