Land ofStory, memory and legends, the territory of the Val d'Ardenne is full of monuments showing its history and its past. Today, I'm making you a Top monuments and sites not to be missed if you come to visit these charming towns.
01
Ancien manège militaire
GIVET
Building constructed from blue Givet stone with a roof made of Fumay slate. Dating from the 1826th century (XNUMX), it was used for training horses and riders.
02
Le petit patrimoine
AUBRIVES
Wash houses of yesteryear, fountains, mills etc...the Val d'Ardenne is rich in this "small heritage".
03
Château des Comtes de Bryas
FUMAY
Dating from the end of the 17th century, this castle was the residence of the Count of Bryas, lord of Fumay who in 1689 had stolen the lordship of Fumay from the princes of Chimay.
04
Camp Romain
VIREUX MOLHAIN
Mont-Bayard, a place steeped in legend and history: 40 years of archaeological excavations have uncovered a fortified site from the late Roman Empire. Discover its fortifications, its ancient bread oven, its chapel, and a wonderful viewpoint over the Meuse Valley. Explanatory panels guide you on your…
05
Porte de la ruelle Charles Quint
GIVET
Quai des Fours, between the building of the new medical center and the building that currently houses the Givet cell of the community tourist office, stands a magnificent blue stone door, whose restoration and lighting were brought about by the redevelopment of the quays in the early 2000s.
06
Fresque des Scailleteux
FUMAY
A fresco in tribute to the Scailleteux, slate quarries of the Fumay basin. Inaugurated in 1988, this fresco is the work of renowned sculptor Georges-Armand FAVAUDON.
07
Fort Condé
GIVET
Located on the road to Philippeville, the building dates from 1720. Originally built around a rock, it constituted an advanced defense of the Charlemont fort.
08
Notre-Dame de Lourdes
VIREUX MOLHAIN
Monument dedicated to “Our Lady of Lourdes” located on rue Gambetta in Vireux-Molhain.
09
Couvent des Récollectines
GIVET
This convent, founded in the 17th century by a letter patent from King Louis XIV, now houses an important cultural center which offers, among other things, thematic and permanent exhibitions (Gambier pipes).
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