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Great view of the loop

The legend of the Quatre Fils Aymon is deeply intertwined with the landscape and identity of Bogny-sur-Meuse, where four rocks rise majestically from the Ardennes forest—each symbolizing one of the four brothers: Renaud, Allard, Guichard, and Richard. According to the medieval chanson de geste, the story originates in the 15th century and revolves around the rebellion of Duke Aymon's four sons against Emperor Charlemagne. The conflict begins when Renaud kills Charlemagne's nephew during a game of chess. The brothers flee on their magical horse, Bayard, which can carry the four of them at once, and seek refuge in the Ardennes forests, where they build the castle Montessor—later known as Château-Regnault, a name that lives on in Bogny today. In Bogny-sur-Meuse, this legend is tangible: on the hilltop stands a monument depicting the four brothers and their horse, Bayard, overlooking the Meuse valley. The rock formations and surrounding path provide a living backdrop to this age-old story, which is still told and celebrated today.

Quite early on the trail you can look back at the Meuse and Blogny-sur-Meuse.

The Château-Regnault Bridge in Bogny-sur-Meuse is a modest yet characterful bridge that spans the Meuse River, connecting the old town of Bogny with the steep Ardennes hills on the opposite bank. The bridge is located near the site of the former fortress of Château-Regnault—a medieval fortress built between the 12th and 16th centuries and later the center of a small, independent principality. Today, only ruins are visible, but the bridge serves as a symbolic gateway to this historic site. At the foot of the bridge, a stone staircase leads walkers to the higher plateau where the monument to the Quatre Fils Aymon stands.

You can already spot the monument of the four sons of Aymon from the bank (rue de la Meuse), where you can also find the easiest parking.

14km loop with 600m of elevation gain

The legendary site of one of the most famous legends of the Ardennes. The site of Dames de Meuse has inspired many artists with its magnificent landscapes. George Sand, Théophile Gauthier and Michelet were all impressed in their descriptions by the dark forest that covers most of the site. According to legend, this place is the grandiose testimony to the punished adultery of the Dames de Meuse.