7 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Ardennes That You Shouldn't Miss

August 30, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Discover the best top things to do in Ardennes, France including Maginot Line Tours - Tucker Tours, Ouvrage de La Ferte, Chateau Fort de Sedan, Domaine de Vendresse, Place Ducale, Bowling Central Park, Le Grand Marionnetiste.
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1. Maginot Line Tours - Tucker Tours

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Maginot Line Tours - Tucker Tours

Maginot Line Tours / Tuckertours are sightseeing tours arranged with my visitors typically weeks or months in advance. My visitors come from all around the English speaking world (USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UK). In general they come to Sedan,(France) specifically for my tour as part of their ‘European tour’. The tours last a complete day and are usually based on the German attack at Sedan in May 1940 and the French Maginot Line defences in the area. The tour includes a private underground visit of a Maginot Line ouvrage( Fort). We visit the battlefield that is the area around Sedan, in the conflicts of 1640 (leading to Sedan being annexed by France), the 1870 Franco-Prussian War (the battle of Sedan was militarily the defining battle in the Franco-Prussian War), WWI (the German attack through Sedan in 1914 and in 1918 the furthest point of advance reached by the US Army), and of course the 1940 Blitzkrieg attack at Sedan through the Ardennes, and the French Maginot Line defenses in the area). We see and visit sites of Historical (military) and Heritage interest. From the medieval castle at Sedan, the old town of Sedan, fortified churches, the Maginot Line and the beautiful Ardennes countryside. All of this in the area where these battles took place. Usually the tour is based on the events in 1940, however we take in elements from the previous battles (1870 and WWI) because it is all in the same area, and the preceding battles help explain in part what happened here in 1940. Occasionally I do day tours based only on the 1870 Franco-Prussian battle at Sedan. My visitors are usually interested in military history, quite frequently they are very knowledgeable on such matters. Occasionally I have groups of serving military in larger groups coming to see the area as part of their military training. Consequently I am amending the Trip Advisor categories for my listing to be as follows: Sightseeing Tours: Evidently this is the general description of what I do. Historical and Heritage Tours: The tours are based on the historical (military) events that took place here. Private Tours: The tours are by prior arrangement and are private. Battlefields: The tours take place over the area around Sedan that was a battlefield in 1870, WWI and WWII.

2. Ouvrage de La Ferte

Route de Villy Rd 52, 08370 La Ferte-sur-Chiers France +33 7 52 06 95 95 [email protected] http://www.ouvragelaferte.fr/
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Ouvrage de La Ferte

Ouvrage La Ferté is open every day from 19 May to 14 November 2021. Guided tours at 10:15 am (from Tuesday to Saturday), 2pm and 4pm (every day). Tours are in French. Due to Covid-19, advance booking and face covering required. Prices: 7€ per adult; 4€ per child (7-14 yo); free (-7 yo). Private tour on booking: 40€ (contact us).

3. Chateau Fort de Sedan

Cour du Chateau, 08200 Sedan France +33 3 24 29 98 80 [email protected] http://www.chateau-fort-sedan.fr
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Chateau Fort de Sedan

Au cœur de la ville, découvrez le Géant de Sedan, une forteresse de 35 000 m² construite il y a près de six siècles. En groupe ou en famille, arpentez les remparts sur les traces des Princes de la Marck et de la Tour d'Auvergne. Revivez l'époque du Moyen Âge à travers notre circuit de visite 1000 ans d'histoire! Ouvert tous les jours de 10h à 17h. (18h en juillet-août)

Reviewed By IanPurvis59 - Newbury, United Kingdom

I don't think that I have stayed in a more spectacular or atmospheric hotel than the Chateau Fort de Sedan. The hotel is part of the historic castle at the heart of the Ardennes town. The accommodation itself is very tasteful with all mod cons. You can even drive your car up to the top of the battlements and park outside your room on the sixth floor. The bed was really comfy and the shower was spot on. Hotel staff were very helpful especially in this post-covid world. Breakfast options were limited but that is the new norm. All in all - Highly recommended.

4. Domaine de Vendresse

11 rue du Haut Fourneau, 08160 Vendresse France +33 3 24 35 57 73 [email protected] http://www.domaine-de-vendresse.fr/
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4.5 based on 129 reviews

Domaine de Vendresse

5. Place Ducale

08000, Charleville-Mezieres France +33 3 24 59 61 59 http://www.cg08.fr/
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Place Ducale

Reviewed By BBleeg - Sylt, Germany

Very nice place as big as a soccer field surrounded by impressive architecture and a vast choice of restaurants and bars to sit outside. Nice jeune gents everywhere!

6. Bowling Central Park

12 rue Longueville Charleville-Mézières, 08000, Charleville-Mezieres France +33 3 24 54 00 00 [email protected] http://www.lecentralpark.fr
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4.0 based on 100 reviews

Bowling Central Park

7. Le Grand Marionnetiste

Place Winston CHURCHILL, 08000, Charleville-Mezieres France +33 3 24 32 42 00 http://www.charleville-mezieres.fr/Culture-patrimoine-et-jumelages/La-capitale-de-la-marionnette/Le-Grand-Marionnettiste
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Le Grand Marionnetiste

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