Welcome to our exclusive guide dedicated to the success of your stay in Val d'Ardenne. Whether you are a keen hiker or simply looking for magical and exotic moments, we are delighted to share with you our valuable tips and advice to make your stay a memorable adventure. From planning your stay to discovering the hidden treasures of our region, we invite you to dive into this carefully crafted guide, designed to allow you to fully enjoy every moment spent in Val d'Ardenne. Let yourself be guided!
The Val d'Ardenne, a gem in the heart of the cross-border Ardennes
The Val d'Ardenne is a small territory located in the north of the Ardennes department (08), but located in the heart of the French, Belgian and Luxembourg Ardennes. It has 19 municipalities spread over 232 km2 and has approximately 27 inhabitants.
This small, long territory is crossed from north to south by the Meuse, which makes it the main traffic axis and gives our valley its very particular character.
On a human scale, the Val d'Ardenne gives pride of place to outdoor activities. Hiking and cycling enthusiasts will find what they are looking for on the greenway that runs along the Meuse and on the many circuits through the woods that dot the area.
Hiking in the Ardennes Valley
There are many circuits across the Val d'Ardenne region to the delight of walking enthusiasts.
The greenway, flat and tarmacked, is ideal for families with pushchairs for example. It can be done in small sections between 2 municipalities.
For those who prefer to put on crampons and trek through the woods, there are numerous loops, from a few kilometers to several dozen kilometers, that should please them.
and if that's not enough, some loops are connected to each other by links, allowing you to connect two municipalities.
Mountain biking in the Ardennes woods
The Ardennes Valley is part of the Ardennes Regional Natural Park which manages the marked FFC Meuse and Semoy mountain bike trails, which means that these trails are regularly checked so that you can practice your favorite sport in complete safety.
11 circuits cross our valley, all connected to each other, but others, further south, towards the Semoy valley, allow you to expand the playing field and put your calves to the test.
Hunting in the Ardennes Valley
Where there is a wooded region, there is hunting. But don’t let that stop you from coming to visit our beautiful region.
Already because the hunt only lasts 5 months, from October to the end of February, which leaves us all the beautiful months to enjoy the Ardennes nature.
Then because hunting is regulated, the days must be announced and hunters have the obligation to report hunts in progress.
The Val d'Ardenne tourist office team will provide you with effective information on hunting throughout the season.
Respect nature
In the Val d'Ardenne, nature is omnipresent, it is often what attracted you to our region. Help us preserve it, with simple little gestures.
Respect the signs, avoid venturing onto unmarked paths, avoid fires and cigarettes, do not pull leaves or branches from trees, do not swim anywhere, etc.
all the good practices can be found in the little guide to good practices in natural environments
Visit the Ardennes Valley
From the Spanish House in Revin to Charlemont in Givet, the Val d'Ardenne is full of tourist sites scattered throughout the territory.
Before each visit, remember to check the opening days and hours. Generally, the sites are open from April and close at the end of September, but some remain open all year round.
Getting around in Val d'Ardenne
The territory being located in a rural area, we do not have a very developed public transport infrastructure. The car remains the most efficient means to reach the Ardennes valley and explore the valley, especially since there is no difficulty in parking in our municipalities.
However, a train line crosses the territory from north to south, linking Givet to Revin and stopping in several towns.
These accept bikes, so you can go exploring by bike in the morning and take the train back to your accommodation in the afternoon.
Book accommodation
The Val d'Ardenne has a wide choice of accommodation, whether in a hotel, gîte, guest house or campsite.
The tourist office team can help you select the accommodation provider that best meets your expectations; do not hesitate to ask us for advice.
With children
The Val d'Ardenne is an ideal area for families with children. Many activities are offered to them, such as a space dedicated to the little ones at the Terraltitude park, many short-distance hikes, fun visits set up by the various tourist sites, or even the treasure hunts set up by the Val d'Ardenne tourist office which takes you to discover our towns and villages in a fun way.
Wifi and network in Val d'Ardenne
Being a border region, the mobile network sometimes tends to switch to Belgian operators. So remember to check if your plan allows it or block your mobile data abroad to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Many hosts offer wifi as part of their services. This is also the case in our 2 tourist offices in Givet and Vireux-Wallerand, you can come and enjoy free wifi access and take a break in a relaxation area specially designed for this purpose.
Shops and services
In the Val d'Ardenne, there are all the shops and services you need! Mini-markets, bakeries, regional products, fashion boutiques, souvenir shops, sports shops, newsagents, tobacconists, opticians, health services, transport services, banking services, laundries, garages, hair salons, DIY services, concierge services, luggage storage, locksmiths, etc. Find detailed lists of all our shops and services in the shops menu on our website.
The tourist office
Since 2006, we have been welcoming you to our 2 points, in Vireux-Wallerand and Givet. We are committed to providing you with tourist information that meets your requests as precisely as possible.
As a bonus: Our 2 reception points have a shop selling 100% local produce, so you can take a little bit of the Ardennes home with you at the end of your stay.
Our documentation and brochures
This is where you will find the PDF versions of our tourist documentation.
Our reception offices have an extensive collection of documentation, on our territory of course, but also on the department and on the Belgium that surrounds us. Do not hesitate to come and collect your paper documentation.
If all these tips and tricks are not enough, you can still:
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