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Les Mazures

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ardennes

Les Mazures - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ardennes
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Village of the Ardennes, Les Mazures is located not far from Charleville-Mézières, in the canton of Bogny-sur-Meuse. Aquatic site, it is crossed by several rivers of which it shelters the sources.

A former medieval village from the 11th century, the commune of Les Mazures was once dependent on the seigneury of Montcornet. You can still admire some vestiges of this important time of the city. The town is also infamous for hosting the area's only camp for Jews during World War II.

Today mainly focused on tourism, the town still reveals an interesting historical and architectural heritage, which reveals the whole past of this attractive town. The surrounding nature and the interesting leisure offer also attract many visitors every year.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLes Mazures
Postcode08500
Tourism label
Latitude49.8879700 (N 49° 53’ 17”)
Longitude4.6265130 (E 4° 37’ 35”)
Surface area36.14 km²
Population901 inhabitants
Density24 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureCharleville-Mézières (22 km, 24 min)
Insee code08284
IntercommunalityCC Vallées et Plateau d'Ardenne
DepartmentArdennes
TerritoryChampagne-Ardenne
RegionGreat East

Nearest cities & towns

Sécheval4.4 km (5 min)
Renwez6.5 km (8 min)
Bourg-Fidèle6.7 km (10 min)
Deville7.2 km (10 min)
Revin8.1 km (10 min)
Montcornet8.9 km (10 min)
Anchamps9.5 km (13 min)
Harcy10.1 km (13 min)
Cliron10.2 km (10 min)
Sévigny-la-Forêt10.3 km (15 min)
Lonny10.5 km (11 min)
Arreux10.9 km (13 min)
Monthermé11 km (15 min)
Laifour11.7 km (17 min)

Things to see and do

Even today two interesting monuments bear witness to the medieval origins of the village of Les Mazures, the 12th century church, partly rebuilt in the 18th century, and the remains of Notre-Dame-de-Consolation, a 13th century religious building. The latter is home to a spring renowned for its therapeutic virtues.

Straddling Les Mazures and the neighboring village, the Vieilles Forges lake is a popular place for walks by locals and visitors alike. Bordered by forests and other meadows, it notably houses a leisure center and a sailing club. You can practice fishing, rowing, canoeing or even hiking in Segway. An acrobatic park is also present on the site.

On the edge of the former Second World War detention camp, now a football stadium, a stele has been installed.

Places of interest

Leisure centres

Events and festivities

A local market and a flea market, held every year in September.

Contraband festival and Lavoirs festival are organized in the month of June. The event is the scene of several shows of street art, and entertainment of all kinds.

In September, also up to the theme of legends festival which changes each year. For the occasion, the village offers a book fair, dedications, and a magical night market, entertainment, rides unicorns, or even storytelling in the lantern.

Photos

The Town Hall
The Town Hall
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The church
The church
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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Interior of the church
Interior of the church
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The church
The church
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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Weather

Friday 31 may
Min. 10°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 1 june
Min. 10°C - Max. 16°C
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Sunday 2 june
Min. 11°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Evening at Dommery astronomic observatory
Culture and education10 € to 80 € Dommery (26 km)
Shopping in a station converted into a local grocery
Local flavoursFreeDouzy (38 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Circuit "La Meuse des Deux Villes"
HikeIntermediate2:40Charleville-Mézières (14.4 km)
The Castrice Walk
HikeEasy2:00Charleville-Mézières (14.4 km)
Between forest and heritage
All-terrain bike itineraryIntermediate4:35Sedan (31 km)
Sorcy Wood
Mountain bike itineraryEasy1:30Écordal (40 km)
Around the farm of Sart
Village visitEasy1:30Vaux-lès-Mouzon (48 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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