Sedan Fortress – Upper Castle of Sedan loop from Sedan

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France

Great East

Sedan Fortress – Upper Castle of Sedan loop from Sedan

Easy

4.5

(4)

hikers

Sedan Fortress – Upper Castle of Sedan loop from Sedan

01:04

4.11km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.36 km

"Maison Grand Chien" and "Maison Petit Chien"

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In 1607, Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne founded the Académie des Exercices, located in the building at number 1. Here, about 80 Huguenots learned how to use weapons; the school …

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1.76 km

Sedan City Model

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The city of Sedan at a glance

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1.98 km

Sedan Fortress

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Even if you do not wish to visit the castle, you can have a drink in the adapted catering area in the castle's courtyard.

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2.02 km

La fontaine du Dauphin

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Near the moat of the Château de Sedan is the Dauphine Fountain. The current fountain, dating from 1787, replaces a first, the original, built in honor of the Grand Dauphin, …

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2.32 km

Entrance to Sedan Fortress

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2.34 km

Upper Castle of Sedan

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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.

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3.08 km

Sedan City Center

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Sedan is a princely city. This former principality is dominated by its immense fortified castle. It is the work of the princes of Sedan.

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3.22 km

Turenne High School

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The Lycée Turenne, built in 1883 by the architect Depaquit as a continuation of the Jesuit college, this building forms a harmonious whole that adopts the codes of the 17th …

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4.11 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

986 m

221 m

< 100 m

Surfaces