12 unmissable viewpoints in Val d'Ardenne

At the foot of the Grégoire Tower and on the heights of Mont d'Haurs , several breathtaking views of the town of Givet and its famous Charlemont citadel await you. During a 4km walk, discover Mont d'Haurs. Here you'll find the Givet headland nature reserve from every angle.

You'll learn everything there is to know about the fauna, flora, rocks, and history of Givet . A guide (in French and Dutch) has been published by the Champagne-Ardenne Regional Nature Reserve to help you. As an added bonus, this booklet is also available for children. How to learn while having fun? Through games and riddles, your children will understand the importance of protecting the natural environment in which they grow up.

The Roman camp, located at the top of Mont Vireux, will take you in the footsteps of the legionnaires who defended Roman Gaul against the first Germanic invasions in the XNUMXrd century. During your walk in this preserved natural environment, informative panels will allow you to discover the riches of this place.

After passing the Clip de Moraypré and its pond, you'll follow a path through the heart of the Ardennes forest. The Timbre viewpoint offers a breathtaking view of the town of Haybes on one side and the Fépin dam on the other. An escape where nature reveals its most beautiful offerings.

The oaks, beeches and hornbeams will take you on a journey through our forest massif with a guaranteed change of scenery. Be careful, the rock is a bit steep, but the view from the top of the rock is worth the effort. Satisfied, serene and peaceful, you will arrive on the rock of Madame de Cormont. From the bottom, observing the rock, you will be able to see the silhouette of Madame de Cormont looming over you.

This magnificent viewpoint, located on the heights above the town of Haybes, will allow you to discover the slate-mining town of Fumay in all its detail. From the Church of Saint George to the castle of the Counts of Bryas , passing by the Verdeau and the Chapel of Saint Barbara , you can also admire the loop of the Meuse River that winds around it.

It is also (and above all) the preferred launch site for paragliders. It is from this immense hill that paragliders descend to jump into the void. It is located on the Meuse River loop, 200 meters high, in front of the town of Fumay.

It will give you a closer look at the town of Fumay and the beautiful loop that surrounds it. A viewpoint offers the opportunity to stop for a snack or a break. Here you can admire the magnificent curves of the Meuse Valley.

Notre Dame de Divers Monts offers three magnificent panoramic views of the town of Fumay and a large part of the Meuse Valley. The first, complete with a viewpoint indicator to help locate the surrounding villages, offers a breathtaking view of the forest. The second provides a lovely view of the former Belle Rose slate quarry and the village of Haybes. Finally, the third viewpoint reveals the Fumay bridge , the Château des Comtes de Bryas , and the Church of Saint George .

This monument is 12 meters long and 6 meters high. It is an impressive work of the sculptor Henri Louis. It was built at the end of the Second World War and was inaugurated on June 27, 1948. Its position on the heights of the city gives it one of the most beautiful views of the valley. Especially during the fall season, she puts on her most beautiful coat in flamboyant shades of red, orange, yellow.

Let's continue our climb on the heights of the city, just after the monument of the Maquis des Manises, a few bends later, stands a platform. So you will have a breathtaking view. Probably the most beautiful in the valley in my opinion, although…

What I have in store for you next is breathtaking (in both senses of the word). Arranged so that parked vehicles do not obstruct the road, this point of view is quite easy to access. A staircase takes you there easily and a bench awaits you to catch your breath.

Only 2 more points of view to see together and these are for me, the 2 most beautiful! And yes! We always say that we keep the best for the end.

I was just talking about being breathless in both senses of the word, and well, this viewpoint was perfect. La Faligeotte is relatively easy to access. However, the Rocher des Minches requires a short but rather strenuous climb if you're not used to it. But the view you'll see once you reach the top will take your breath away in a completely different way.

And finally! To conclude this escapade in search of the most beautiful views of the Ardennes Valley, let's come full circle. This splendid and breathtaking viewpoint overlooking the Meuse River loop encompasses the town of Revin . A favorite launch point for paragliders, you'll almost certainly see them taking off from up here in the summer, following the curves of the hills and soaring through the air with the wind, offering you the most magical of spectacles.