Canal des Ardennes walks

Discover the Canal des Ardennes, then the village of Asfeld with: - its 17th-century Baroque church (unique in Europe and still open) - its Grand-Cour square - its renovated wash house. Return via the old railway line, passing through the village of Vieux Les Asfeld (old station and wash house). A very easy route that can be enjoyed all year round.

Between the Mazarin Forest and the Bar Valley, near the village of Saint-Aignan, discover one of the secrets of the Ardennes Canal, which, to avoid detours, passes under the mountain. A lovely little walk to enjoy with the family, making ‘woo-hoo’ sounds to create an echo in the river tunnel.

Follow in the footsteps of Arthur Rimbaud, the famous poet from Charleroi. Discover the places that inspired him, and let yourself be carried away by poetry.

A peaceful cycle ride along the Voie Verte Sud Ardenne, which runs alongside the Canal des Ardennes from Château-Porcien to Pont-à-Bar, punctuated by the numerous locks.To compensate for the difference in level between the Canal des Ardennes and the Meuse, between Le Chesne and Rilly-sur-Aisne, no fewer than 27 locks line the canal, 17 of which are within the Montgon area. Follow the Canal des Ardennes, discover its locks, via a short detour to the Château de La Cassine, and the passage through the Saint-Aignan tunnel.

This long-distance walk links Château-Porcien , in the heart of the Southern Ardennes, to Verzenay, in the heart of the Champagne vineyards. The route tells a story of landscapes and agricultural production: starting with the vast cereal-growing plains of the Porcien; then the River Aisne and the Ardennes Canal, former routes for the transport of goods; Asfeld and its stunning Baroque church; the locks and hydraulic structures of the Canal Latéral à l’Aisne; Reims, the historic capital of Champagne; and finally the vineyard-covered slopes of the Montagne de Reims and the Verzenay lighthouse.A route that takes us from wheat to grapes, from farmland to vineyards, largely following the old waterways that once enabled produce and goods to be transported.

Circular Loop 1 From Mont Dieu to Bairon: From Vouziers, immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the Croix-aux-Bois forest, pass through charming villages with their golden ochre stone houses, be inspired by the legacy of the Carthusian monks of Mont Dieu, and marvel at the valley of the locks and the River Aisne. The GR® de Pays Argonne invites you on a nature getaway in the heart of an authentic region, amidst deep forests, hidden valleys and villages full of character. Set off to discover an unspoilt Argonne, shaped by history and the tranquillity of its landscapes. GR® de Pays Argonne circular loop: 386 km across the Argonne massif.