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Bairon et ses environs

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ardennes

New municipality of the Ardennes, in the Grand Est region, Bairon-et-ses-environs was born on January 1, 2016 from the merger of Louvergny, Le Chesne and Les Alleux. It is located about forty kilometers from Charleville-Mézières, near Sy and Marquigny.

Occupied since the Gallo-Roman era, the ancient villages of Bairon-et-ses-environs were mainly developed in the 19th century with the arrival of the railway. Especially agricultural, the new town also attracts visitors and tourists thanks to its dynamism and its leisure offer.

With a natural heritage sympathetic, its proximity to some of the most beautiful sites in the region make it a very pleasant resort.

Geographical information

MunicipalityBairon et ses environs
Postcode08390
Latitude49.5133930 (N 49° 30’ 48”)
Longitude4.7633260 (E 4° 45’ 48”)
Surface area44.86 km²
Population1044 inhabitants
Density23 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureCharleville-Mézières (39 km, 36 min)
Insee code08116
IntercommunalityCC de l'Argonne Ardennaise
DepartmentArdennes
TerritoryChampagne-Ardenne
RegionGreat East

Nearest cities & towns

Montgon4 km (5 min)
Les Petites-Armoises5.6 km (6 min)
Tannay5.6 km (6 min)
Sauville5.9 km (10 min)
Neuville-Day6.7 km (10 min)
Lametz7.1 km (9 min)
Marquigny7.3 km (8 min)
Sy8.5 km (10 min)
Quatre-Champs8.8 km (7 min)
La Sabotterie9.3 km (12 min)
Brieulles-sur-Bar9.5 km (11 min)
Chagny9.5 km (9 min)
Semuy9.6 km (14 min)

Things to see and do

Listed as an historic monument, the Saint-Jacques church in Le Chesne was restored after the Second World War. It dates from the fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. You will also be able to admire a cross of 14th century stone crossroads classified as a Historical Monument, as well as the 19th century Barbonian wash house.

From the former priory Saint Guillaume Louvergny, there is still a cross installed in the place where was the choir of the abbey church. Not far, we can also see the remains, outbuildings and an old dovecote, Castle Touly built in the sixteenth century.

In Alleux, you will see the church, as well as a memorial of June 1940.

The leisure base of Bairon has many sports and entertainment facilities. For hiking, you can also take the direction of Chesne wood.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Natural sites

Events and festivities

In June, Rock'n'Tractors Trencher Festival, with its exhibitions, tractor races and fireworks, is held near Lake Bairon.

Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 10°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 10°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 10°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Shopping in a station converted into a local grocery
Local flavoursFreeDouzy (26 km)
Evening at Dommery astronomic observatory
Culture and education10 € to 80 € Dommery (28 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Sorcy Wood
Mountain bike itineraryEasy1:30Écordal (13.2 km)
Pâquis Loop
HikeEasy2:30Vouziers (13.6 km)
Between forest and heritage
All-terrain bike itineraryIntermediate4:35Sedan (24 km)
From Vaux-lès-Mouzon to Sailly
HikeIntermediate2:00Vaux-lès-Mouzon (28 km)
Around the farm of Sart
Village visitEasy1:30Vaux-lès-Mouzon (28 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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