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The Glass and Stained Glass workshop in Monthermé : Nicolas PEROCHE, glassmaker, has a workshop where he practices the art of stained glass and glassblowing.

The Crystal workshop from Here and Elsewhere in Monthermé : Christian Crépeaux, glassmaker, has a workshop where he practices glassblowing and the manufacture of objects from the fusion of glass.


A LAND OF LEISURE AND DISCOVERY


Boat cruises on the Meuse are organized from Monthermé and to the Quatre Fils Aymon site. 

Four sites welcome pleasure boats: the “Blue Flag” labeled community port of Monthermé (03 24 35 10 12) and the river stops of Laifour (03 24 32 63 84 or 03 24 36 08 61), Bogny-sur-Meuse (03 24 53 94 20 or 03 24 36 08 61) and Joigny-sur-Meuse (03 24 53 80 83 or 03 24 36 08 61).

Electric boats can be rented in Bogny-sur-Meuse (03.24.32.10.97) and Monthermé (07.50.26.68.11 and www.lesptitsbateaux.fr).

Several canoe-kayak routes are available from the villages of the Valley of La Semoy.
There are 2 formulas:
• Canoe-kayak rental with 4 routes to choose from (5,5km, 10km, 12,5km, 20km)
• Group supervision with qualified personnel for initiation sessions.
Thrill seekers will appreciate the 4 climbing sites and 6 paragliding takeoff sites. 

A LAND OF HIKING:


Many marked hiking trails, of different distances, mark out the territory, supplemented by mountain bike trails with elevations ranging from 45 to 250 meters.

La TRANS-ARDENNES Greenway : Lovers of walks can explore the Voie Verte on foot, by bike, on a rosalie, on rollerblades or even on horseback in complete peace of mind without ever being disturbed by cars or any other motor vehicle.

and from 14:00 p.m. Partially destroyed in mid-fifteenth century, the church has undergone many changes, such as a fortification during the religious wars. The town also has a charming marina, awarded the Blue Flag since 2014.

Monthermé is a true paradise for lovers of unspoiled nature and outdoor activities. -2°C - Max.

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The Ardenne Valleys and Plateau Tourist Office is located opposite the Pearl of the Ardennes, on Place Jean-Baptiste Clément in Monthermé.

and from 12 p.m. On the loop of the Meuse, it is possible to admire the town from different angles in many places, such as rock and 7:00 Longue Roche, Roche Roma, the Roche aux 7 villages, or the Cross St. Anne.

Monthermé is not only a natural paradise is also the scene of one of the most impressive architectural heritage. to 00 p.m. Rebuilt and consecrated in XNUMX, it was partly fortified.

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to 00 p.m. Nearby, on the left bank of the Semoy, a foundry is set up at a place called "le Champ du Trou" which manufactures "Monthermé" cookers and a little further upstream, in the hamlet of Phades, it is a factory of rolled then galvanized sheets.

From 1905 to 1914, Monthermé was the headquarters of the Union of Labor Unions of the Ardennes, still symbolized today by the Maison du Peuple.

The stele of the “Mission Lemongrass” recalls the fight of the resistance fighters of the Hauts-Buttés maquis and the Vieux Moulins de Thilay.

A great route, ideal for hikers and cyclists.

For your stay, several accommodations are available: campsites, lodges, bed and breakfasts, chalets, hotels...
Rosalie and bike ride on the greenway, departing from the Monthermé marina and departing from Bogny-sur-Meuse.

La TRANS-SEMOYSIAN : This tourist route offers 16km of walks from Monthermé to Les Hautes-Rivières.

Located at the mouth of Semoy, at the confluence of the Meuse and Semoy, it allows to enjoy a beautiful organ case and woodwork of the eighteenth century. It is situated about 100 kilometres north-east of Reims and 15 kilometres north of Charleville-Mezieres in north-east France (close to the French border with Belgium).

It was in this picturesque position in the Ardennes, surrounded by tree covered hills, that an abbey was founded in 1128 and the around which the town developed.

Exploring Montherme

Montherme is best known for its two religious monuments: the Abbey of Laval Dieu and the Church of Saint-Leger.

Abbey of Laval-Dieu

The abbey at Montherme was founded in the early 12th century.

The brasserie no longer exists but the chimney was recuperated.

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The hills around Montherme provide several particularly picturesque views down on the town and river - the views down across the town are among the highlights of a visit. Then, at the end of the XNUMXth century, the metallurgical industry was established in the same place.

to 00 p.m. Marguerite FONTAINE and her family, inhabitants of this hamlet, provided hospitality and protection at the risk of their lives.

The German Camp in Thilay: remnant of an old camp built by the Germans in 1943, it first housed prisoners from the Allied forces and then German prisoners.

The Abbey of Laval-Dieu, founded by the Canons of Prémontré in the XNUMXth century, has undergone many modifications following the destruction caused by enemy crossings in this border region.

Conveniently located at the confluence of the Meuse and the Semoy, it supplies sheet metal and wrought iron to the nail and bolt factories in the area.

The Church of Saint-Léger: the primitive church dated from the 1445th century, badly damaged in 1452 after being burnt down, at the same time as the village, by the “flayers”.