Givet

Givet

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Geographic information Closest towns
TownGivet Rancennes at 2.9 km (6 mn)
Insee code08190 Fromelennes at 3.2 km (6 mn)
Postcode08600 Ham-sur-Meuse at 4.8 km (5 mn)
Latitude50.1359180 Charnois at 5 km (9 mn)
Longitude4.8250610 Foisches at 5.6 km (6 mn)
Surface18.42 km2 Chooz at 6.2 km (7 mn)
Population7048 inhabitants Aubrives at 7.3 km (8 mn)
Density382 inhabitants/km2 Landrichamps at 8.1 km (13 mn)
National labels     Hierges at 8.5 km (8 mn)
Chief townCharleville-Mézières (at 55 km, 59 mn) Vireux-Molhain at 10.1 km (10 mn)
DepartmentArdennes Vireux-Wallerand at 10.7 km (11 mn)
RegionChampagne-Ardenne Search another town

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Town Presentation

Heritage fortified Givet: Givet illustrates the history of this troubled border region between two enemy kingdoms. First Fortified by Charles V in the 16th century the city was rebuilt by Vauban in the 17th century. City Givet is characterized by its narrow streets, its fort, its fortified church, its doors but also imposing towers: the tower Gregory (eleventh century) and the round wins.


Sightseeing

  • Fort of Charlemont:
  • Latest architectural remains of the military art of the 17th century in northern France, the fort is perched on the cliff of Pointe East. This citadel was built in 1555 by Charles V, and was fortified by Vauban in the 17th century. Today the fortress houses the Commando Training Center of the French army.
  • Open from June 28 to August 30, guided tours only and organized by the Office of Tourism, Wednesday to Sunday from 10h to 12h and 13h to 17h.
  • Admission fee.
  • Tickets and information at the point home Givet Office de Tourisme Val d'Ardenne 0 810 810 975 (local rate).
  • Cruise tours of Givet in 45 minutes in July and August, weekends, holidays and long weekends. Tickets and information at the Tourist Office Val d'Ardenne 081 810 975 (local rate).
  • European Center for Crafts:
  • This 5000 contemporary art to sell, who come from all over Europe with various materials: leather, cloth, pottery, metal, wood, paper?
  • During your visit, local producers will be collected in an area of specialty gourmet Ardennes to make you discover the regional products.
  • Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 12pm and from 14:30 to 18h, Sunday and Monday from 14:30 to 18h (Closed from 9 February to 8 March inclusive).
  • Free admission for individuals on request for groups.
  • 10 Quai des Fours - 08600 Givet.
  • Tel: +33 3 24 42 73 36.


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The Tower
 
The fort and the houses Givet

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