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type of reservoir with different levels

After a visit to the Grande-Chartreuse in the Dauphiné, Odo, abbot of the Abbaye Saint-Remi in Reims, founded the first Carthusian monastery in France in 1132. It covered more than 12 hectares and was surrounded by a triple wall. The monastery, so close to Protestant Sedan, suffered during the religious wars, served as a prison during the French Revolution and was then partially demolished. In the open space at the foot of the Crêtes de l'Argonne there are eight sober 17th century buildings made of pink brick, with natural stone frames on doors and windows. It is all that remains of the former monastery.

Located in the heart of the Ardennes, between the municipalities of Bairon and Sauville, Lake Bairon is made up of two ponds separated by a dike, for a total area of 120 hectares. The Old Pond and its reed bed have been transformed into a nature reserve (classified as a natura 2000 zone), and on the other side a water reservoir is intended for nautical activities.

Located in the country of pre-Ardennes ridges, Vendresse hosts one of the most essential tourist sites in the department. “Le Domaine de Vendresse” combines nature, culture and heritage with a dedicated space for children. Don't also miss the 12th century Romanesque church, built in white limestone from the Chémery quarries.

This section of the South-Ardennes greenway offers pretty passages while following the meanders of the canal. Numerous locks litter the route, punctuating your progress.

The commune of Montgon has a certain number of locks on the portion of the canal which crosses it. Number 14, bordered by the greenway, offers a nice setting for taking a little break.

The Bairon reservoir is an artificial lake of 120 hectares divided into two parts: one for water sports and leisure activities, the other for the observation and conservation of fauna and flora. You can follow the trails around the lake and enjoy the green landscape, the singing of birds and the peaceful atmosphere. You can even observe rare species of plants and animals in the old pond, now a nature reserve. It’s an ideal destination for a run.