In the Ardennes, you can navigate on 650 km of waterways open to river tourism. Meuse Canal, Ardennes Canal, Aisne to Marne Canal, and of course the Meuse River.
Calm waterways, meanders, greenery, forests, distance from major roads and big cities characterize river tourism in the Ardennes.
All are open to license-free rentals.
The Ardennes are part of the Alsace, Ardennes, Somme destination that we offer for your next river cruise.
If you do not find the license-free boat that suits you in the Ardennes, consider Alsace-Lorraine, which is not very far and will allow you to enjoy excellent river cruises on a péniche or pénichette®!
Must-see attractions in the Ardennes by boat
- Walks in the forests or in its 116,000-hectare natural park.
- Numerous cities, fortresses, historic castles, and other Renaissance gems.
- If you navigate south, take the opportunity to bring back your Champagne supplies.
- Heading north, you will pass through Fumet and Givet where you can stock up on sausages, and then arrive in Belgium at Namur where you can stock up on chocolates.
Some stops on your cruise in the Ardennes
Charleville-Mezieres. Birthplace of the poet Rimbaud, city of puppets with its world festival.
Sedan. The largest fortress in Europe.
Stenay. Beer museum.
Verdun. A cheerful, pleasant city full of surprises, far from the image of the hell of Verdun during the battle. You will discover fields of white crosses under which many soldiers of all nationalities rest.
Saint Michel. Do not miss visiting the Benedictine abbey whose current buildings date back to the 18th century. The city's library houses nearly 9,000 works, including 74 manuscripts and 86 incunables.
Commercy. How can you not taste the many varieties of madeleines, specialties of the region invented a long time ago. The Château, which now houses the city's administrative services, was once inhabited by King Stanislas.
Reims -Eperney. There is space in your péniche to stock up on Champagne.
Dinant. One of the most beautiful cities in Belgium.
Photos: Locaboat.