1h30 from Epernay
In the heart of the French Ardennes, the princely cities of Charleville-Mézières and Sedan will simply charm you. Let yourself be surprised by the green landscapes that serve as a natural backdrop to an extraordinary historical heritage.
Travel through time
You will be able to discover magnificent historical monuments such as the Sedan castlethe largest in Europe or the Place Ducale of Charleville-Mézièresone of the most beautiful in France, surrounded by its beautiful districts.
In Charleville, walk in the footsteps of Arthur Rimbaud, native city of the poet of genius, by visiting the museum that bears his nameor the House of Elsewherewhere he lived. Then, let yourself be told the history of the Ardennes by strolling through the alleys of the Musée de l’Ardenne.
In Sedan, visit the House of Heritagea center for the interpretation of the city’s architecture. Installed in the former bathhouse of the city, it allows to better understand the city and its heritage. Go back in time by walking through the battlefield.
Visit the different places of memorysuch as fortified houses, bunkers and monuments, great witnesses of the last three conflicts in our department.
Nature yourself!
Need to unwind? Come and walk along the Meuse! On foot, by bike or on rollerblades, the green way Trans’Ardenneoffers you 130 km of bucolic road crossing our beautiful French Ardennes. Take advantage of our hiking trails to cross the legendaryto cross the legendary forest of the Ardennes. And perhaps you will be lucky enough to meet a small nut or a wild boar at the bend in the road… And after the effort, what better way to relax than to taste an Ardennes craft beer on the Place Ducale in Charleville, or in one of the oldest pubs in France in Sedan.