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Hirson

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Aisne

Hirson - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Aisne
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A municipality bordering Belgium, Hirson is located in the north of Aisne, in the Hauts-de-France region. Surrounded by the forests of Hirson and Saint-Michel, it takes place in the Thiérache, about fifty kilometers from Laon.

The city of Hirson was not really born until the 10th century, under the name of Iricio. The installation of abbeys in the Middle Ages contributed to its development, later slowed down by the wars and plague epidemics. Almost completely destroyed in the eighteenth century after a fire lit by a child, the town reappeared from its ashes a few years later, specializing in forges and tinsmiths.

Today, Hirson is always appreciated for its architectural heritage and its environment, which inspired Dany Boon to shoot his film, Rien à déclarer.

Geographical information

MunicipalityHirson
Postcode02500
Tourism label
Latitude49.9200919 (N 49° 55’ 12”)
Longitude4.0841920 (E 4° 5’ 3”)
AltitudeFrom 157m to 268m
Surface area33.77 km²
Population8874 inhabitants
Density262 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLaon (58 km, 1:06)
Insee code02381
IntercommunalityCC des Trois Rivières
DepartmentAisne
TerritoryPicardy
RegionHauts-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Buire3.1 km (6 min)
Saint-Michel4.1 km (6 min)
La Hérie5.5 km (8 min)
Bucilly5.6 km (8 min)
Mondrepuis5.6 km (10 min)
Éparcy6.4 km (12 min)
Neuve-Maison6.4 km (7 min)
Wimy7.2 km (10 min)
Origny-en-Thiérache7.3 km (9 min)
Ohis8.5 km (10 min)
Watigny8.9 km (11 min)
Anor9.2 km (13 min)
Effry9.3 km (13 min)
Martigny9.3 km (12 min)
Landouzy-la-Ville9.6 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes church takes its place on the banks of the Oise, replacing the original building destroyed by a fire. A little more recent, the church of St. Teresa of the Child Jesus can also be visited. Built in the late 1920s, it has an interesting Art Deco style, including a ceiling and a vault decorated with 1500 roses of plaster spread by Saint Thérèse. It now serves as a concert hall. Do not miss the Protestant temple in an old 19th century brewery.

The castle now houses the Alfred Desmasures museum centered on local and regional history. He thus presents collections from Prehistory to the present day, with particular emphasis on the Belle Epoque. There is also a documentation center.

Classified as Historical Monuments, the Florentine Tower is the former switching point of the station of Hirson. It is more than 45 meters high and dates back to the 1920s. Built in reinforced concrete, it is inspired by the style of the belfries of the North by integrating Art Deco.

The old town, full of charm, allows to better understand the daily life of the inhabitants of former times.

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Natural sites
Performance halls
Transport

Events and festivities

The market is held every Monday and Thursday morning. A Christmas market with many animations is also offered in December.

Place to the jazz festival of Hirson and its concerts in April.

Between May and June, the city organizes its cross-border meetings in partnership with its Belgian friends.

The neighborhood parties of Hirson are held, with their animations, in June.

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The municipality
The municipality
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Hirson, ville fleurie
Hirson, ville fleurie
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The church
The church
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The Town Hall
The Town Hall
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Interior of the church
Interior of the church
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The municipality
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The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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The church
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Interior of the church
Interior of the church
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 17°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 7°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 (39 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Circuit "La Meuse des Deux Villes"
HikeIntermediate2:40Charleville-Mézières (48 km)
The Castrice Walk
HikeEasy2:00Charleville-Mézières (48 km)
Sorcy Wood
Mountain bike itineraryEasy1:30Écordal (56 km)

Restaurants

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Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
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A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
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