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Forest of Argonne

Forest of Argonne

59.66km from Castle of Sedan

A densely wooded and hilly region in eastern France that forms a natural barrier between Champagne and Lorraine. It is also a historically important area. It was here the Prussians were repulsed in 1792 by the French at Valmy and where U.S. forces swept over the Germans in 1918. A beautiful area for nice trekking and also it is quite adventurous too.

Fort Douaumont

Fort Douaumont

64.52km from Castle of Sedan

Fort Douaumont was the largest and highest fort on the ring of 19 large defensive works that had protected the city of Verdun built in the late 19th-century. The heavily armed fortress was designed to be the most strategically important of Verdun’s mighty defenses. It was protected by two layers of concrete over a meter thick and surrounded by a seven-meter-deep moat and 30 meters of barbed wire. It was one of the famous attractions in this area and the view from the fort is truly impressive.

Douaumont Ossuary

Douaumont Ossuary

64.86km from Castle of Sedan

The Douaumont ossuary is a memorial containing the skeletal remains of soldiers who died on the battlefield during the Battle of Verdun in World War I. This modern French ossuary contains the jumbled bones of 130,000 WWI soldiers. The Ossuary is a gallery-shaped building surmounted by a Lantern of the Dead tower. It has been designated as a national cemetery that contains the remains of both French and German soldiers who died on the Verdun battlefield.

Verdun Memorial

Verdun Memorial

66.38km from Castle of Sedan

Verdun Memorial is one of the most important Great War museums in Europe which was built on the actual site of a battle which was Spread over three levels with a collection of 2,000 objects. It is a military museum that displays French and German armaments, military vehicles, uniforms, and equipment of both French and German troops during the battle. One of the nice locations which shows light to the ancient history of Europe.

Lac du Val-Joly

Lac du Val-Joly

74.53km from Castle of Sedan

" ValJoly " is - in the north of France - both the name of an artificial lake of 180 hectares built shortly before 1970 and that of the nautical base and the leisure center which were built there. It was created with a dam to help regulate the flow of the Helpe Majeure, and also as a hydropower source. This place also has a collection of Flora and fauna. One of the nice locations in this area and also you can spend a nice time there.

Palais du Tau

Palais du Tau

82.79km from Castle of Sedan

The Tau Palace was one of the residences of the archbishops of Reims . It owes its name to its plan which, in the Middle Ages , was shaped like the letter T ( Tau in Greek ). A building adjoining the Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral , it was also a royal residence during the coronations of the kings of France in Reims.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims

82.8km from Castle of Sedan

A majestic cathedral that was located in the French city of the same name. Reims Cathedral is recognized worldwide as one of the defining models of Gothic art. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, this 13th-century cathedral presents features that make it unique, notably through its unity of style, its luminosity, and its statuary. One of the main pilgrim sites in this area and also a tourist attraction too.

Musée Saint-Remi

Musée Saint-Remi

83.14km from Castle of Sedan

A beautiful french museum which was located in Simon Street in Reims. The museum deals with the period from Prehistory to the Renaissance In addition to the regional archeology collections (prehistoric, Gallic, Gallo-Roman, Merovingian, and medieval periods), there are also those of classical archeology and a magnificent series of ancient weapons, equipment, and uniforms. One of the nice locations which pave light to the history of France.

Zoo Maubeuge

Zoo Maubeuge

95.06km from Castle of Sedan

The Maubeuge zoo is a zoological park located in Maubeuge, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Today, the zoo is known for its particular setting, in the very heart of the ramparts of Vauban, and the hundreds of animals present there: giraffes, hippos, white tigers, etc. Today it covers an area of ​​7 hectares on which are distributed 350 animals of 56 species.

Mosel-Radweg Thionville

Mosel-Radweg Thionville

96.16km from Castle of Sedan

The German Moselle Cycle Route is a long -distance cycle route along the Moselle and is part of the international Velo Tour Moselle cycle route. The cycle route is a typical river cycle path with no significant inclines. The German part is on asphalt bike paths, either on its own route or alongside the road and is therefore also suitable for families.

Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park

Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park

96.61km from Castle of Sedan

A vast protected area which was located in the Grand East region of France. It has a wooded range of hills covered by vineyards that produce the region's eponymous sparkling wine and champagne. The objective of this place is to preserve the heritage of their region and ensure economic development in the territory in compliance with environmental concerns. The highlight of this park is the beautiful and protected dwarf beech trees with particularly strange shapes.

Regional Natural Park of Avesnois

Regional Natural Park of Avesnois

97.82km from Castle of Sedan

The Avesnois Regional Natural Park is a regional natural park created in March 1998, which extends over nearly 125,000 hectares in the south of the Nord department. It is one of the richest areas in biodiversity in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, playing an important role of “reservoir” for the regional green network. The many meadows and the rich calcareous lawns also contribute to its biodiversity. One of the nice locations for a trek and also a good place for a nature walk.

Zoo d'Amnéville

Zoo d'Amnéville

99.92km from Castle of Sedan

The Amnéville Zoological Park is a French zoo in the Grand Est region located between Metz and the border with Luxembourg, near Amnéville. About 2000 animals 1 of 360 species are presented there on 18 hectares. It is one of the few French zoos to feature gorillas and orangutans. It is also the only one to present a show taming of tigers. A nice zoo which has a large collection of Wildlife and is kept in a serene environment.

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Castle of Sedan

Castle of Sedan

Cours Clos du Château, 08200 Sedan, France

A majestic castle which was located in Sedan, France. It is a grand fortress of medieval European stock, covering an area of 35,000 m2 in its seven floors. The castle was given by the French Army to the city of Sedan in 1962 and was subjected to a number of restorations. There is also a beautiful museum inside this castle which was dedicated to the Franco-Prussian War and It has rich collections of things that have been used at that time.