Monthermé / Charleville-Mézières / The Ardennes

Explore the treasures of the Ardennes from the Franco Belge hotel. Among them, Monthermé and Charleville-Mézières, the region's two emblematic destinations, offer great opportunities for discovery, especially for nature lovers. In Monthermé, nicknamed the “Pearl of the Ardennes” and ranked 5th in the 2024 French Favourite Village poll, you'll be seduced by the spectacular meanders of the Meuse along the greenway, La Transardennaise, and also along the Semoy with the Transemoisienne, its hiking trails like the Roc la Tour with its superb panoramic views. Numerous mountain bike and hiking trails take you to the Saint-Léger church, the Laval Dieu abbey or the Saint Antoine des Hauts-Buttés church and its Blue Flag marina.

Charleville-Mézières, the capital of the Ardennes, charms with its Place Ducale, a Renaissance architectural gem, and its rich heritage linked to Arthur Rimbaud, with a museum dedicated to him. Stroll along the banks of the Meuse or take in the world-famous Festival of Puppet Theaters, an international benchmark.

A land of legends and traditions, the Ardennes boasts many remarkable sites with famous myths, including the 'Rochers des 4 fils Aymon' (Rocks of the 4 Aymon sons) at Bogny-sur-Meuse and the 'Dames de Meuse' (Ladies of the Meuse) at Laifour. The “L'Orée des légendes” festival in Monthermé in early April is a fine tribute to this fairytale world, as is the Festibarock'in rock festival at the end of June.

The Ardennes, a land of legends and nature, offers a truly exceptional setting, with mysterious forests, historic circuits and authentic villages. An ideal destination for a holiday combining cultural discoveries and nature escapades.