Revin

Revin

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Revin		Anchamps at 5 km (8 min)
Insee code	08363		Les Mazures at 7.4 km (8 min)
Postcode	08500		Fumay at 9.8 km (12 min)
Latitude	49.9418930		Sécheval at 11.8 km (12 min)
Longitude	4.6371990		Haybes at 12.5 km (14 min)
Surface	38.41 km²		Renwez at 13.7 km (14 min)
Population	7687 inhabitants		Deville at 14.7 km (16 min)
Density	211 inhabitants/km²		Gué-d'Hossus at 15.8 km (19 min)
National label			Montcornet at 16.2 km (17 min)
Chief town	Charleville-Mézières (at 24 km, 28 min)		Lonny at 16.7 km (17 min)
Department	Ardennes		Harcy at 17.1 km (18 min)
Region	Champagne-Ardenne		Search another town

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A 25 km north of Charleville-Mezieres (capital of the Ardennes department), whose slogan boasts Revin his situation "At the heart of the Valley," also occupies a privileged position in the heart of Europe, since 8 km as the crow flies, in Viroinval in Belgium, is the geographical center of Europe of 15. For proof, a circle of 350 km radius, with center Revin, covers major cities of Northern Europe: the closer, Reims, Brussels, Luxembourg, Lille, Liege. Then Paris, Nancy, Aix-la-Chapelle, Antwerp. Finally, Strasbourg and Amsterdam, and beyond London and Frankfurt.

For 150 years, the economic development of Revin is linked to its opening:

On the one hand rail which allowed since 1860, liaison with Paris, and with the Belgian network and Vireux-Molhain Givet, Ardennes while providing a central position on the line Calais-Basel, between the coal basin of the North and the iron mines of Lorraine.

Second line of the Meuse saves the ports of the North Sea to join the Seine basin through the channel of the Ardennes and the Rhine by the canal from the Marne to the Rhine

Gastronomic specialties revinoises: cacasse to the bare bottom, salad with bacon, the sausage meat, white pudding with onion Revin of the game, thrushes, Bayen, cake, sugar pie, Revin the cookie (baked in a mold cast crown that workers made their own foundries revinoises), Mollet cake (baked in a clay mold), the wafers.

• The old Revin.
• The Spanish House - Museum (entrance fee):

• House of the 16th century, listed in the Inventory of Historic Monuments, which houses the museum of local heritage.
• Permanent Exhibitions: Inside revinois the early 20th century and the smelter Revinoise, annual exhibition and temporary.

• The church and convent of the Dominicans:

• 17th century.
• The furniture (pulpit, choir stalls) is listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments.
• The former convent houses the House of Dialogue.

• The pump Lavoye:

• Free access.
• Public Fountain built shortly before 1789.

• The castle of the Swallows (outside):

• 16th century.
• Refuge from 1685 to 1688 of the French Protestants forced to emigrate after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes by Louis XIV.

• The Chapel of Saint Eloi (outside):

• Built in 1930 in the middle of garden cities Faure plants. The frame comes from the old plant the small town.

• The park Rocheteau:

• Free access.
• Municipal Park with trees and flowers, play areas for children, tennis court ... situated on the Meuse.

• The Monument of Manises:

• Free access.
• Tribute to 106 guerrillas of the Maquis Manises, young Ardennes shot by German soldiers June 13, 1944 at a place called the Father of the Oaks.

• Mount and All-In spite of his views:

• Free access.
• At an altitude of 450 meters, Mount offers several points of view, with picnic area: the Faligeotte, the Rock of Minch. The most outstanding is that of Falieri (starting paragliders).

• George Sand The stele:

• Free access.
• Built in honor of the famous writer who lived in Revin. It was inaugurated May 31, 1953.

• The Monument Jean Jaurès:

• Free access.
• Revin was one of the first cities to erect a monument in memory of Jean Jaures, one of the founders of socialism.

• Activities: Hiking - Canoeing - Canobus - Paragliding - Orienteering - Raid nature.

• April: Multimedia Exhibition.
• In May:

• Flower Market, organized by the City. Information +33 3 24 41 55 65.
• Festival of smuggling. Information +33 3 24 40 20 91.

• Early June: Visit the Gardens - Parc Rocheteau - Animations.
• July:

• Rev'In Meuse.
• Flea flea market. Information +33 3 24 40 10 62.

• In October:

• Antiques Garage sale.
• Book Fair. Information +33 3 24 40 19 59.
• Read Day. Information +33 3 24 41 84 32.

• December: Parade and Christmas Market.
• From May to September: Annual exhibition at the Museum of Old Revin said the Spanish House. Information +33 3 24 40 19 59.
• From September to June: Cultural shows at the Espace Jean Vilar. Information +33 3 24 41 55 71.

• Anchamps:

• Site of the legendary Roland Pierre: The Devil wishing to try the courage of the famous nephew of Charlemagne, threw two large rocks in order to force him to retreat before him. The 2 rocks came and stood at the foot Roland, but he did not budge. Footpath 30 minutes.
• Mill of the Pile: Called once the mill of the battery, the tradition wants that the brigands were posting at this point to address the boats ... to steal.
• Old stone quarries: the banks of the Meuse to Laifour. The stones were transported on Margotin, punting.
• Church (1766) (exterior) built in stone Country (rubble).

The Meuse Revin		Spanish House
Church of the Dominicans		Park Rocheteau
Pump Lavoye		Monument Manises
Point de Vue du Mont Malgré-Tout

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. -7°C - Max. 1°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 3°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 4°C

La Ferme du Pont des Aulnes     9.7 Les Mazures It is at Lake Old Forge, in the heart of the Ardennes forest, near Charleville-Mezieres and the entrance to the Valley of the Meuse that Veronique and Olivier small farm animals welcome... Located 8.5 km from Revin 90 € the double room

Domaine de la faneraie     9 Aubigny-les-Pothées 5 guest possibility 14 people, breakfast, pets acceptés. Etape rocroi between ideal and Signy Abbey on the new road to St Jacques de Compostela. Located 25 km from Revin 45 € the double room

La Maison Ardennaise   Chalandry-Elaire In our villa in the heart of the Ardennes, in a village of 600 inhabitants, and between the two largest cities of the Bulge: 7 km to Charleville-Mezieres, in 8 km Sedan; 20 km from... Located 28 km from Revin 60 € the double room

All beds & breakfasts around Revin

Gîte Saint Roch   9.5 Fumay Weekly rentals or weekend. Charming small rentals, located in downtown, in quiet area 1, near the banks of the Meuse. Very nice in the summer to walk, many boats to docks. 1 room with... Located 7.6 km from Revin From 280 € to 325 € per week

Les Gîtes du Vallon 'Les Pommiers'   9.2 Les Hautes-Rivières Nestled in the heart of the forest, bordered by the meanders of the Meuse and Semois, the hamlet of Linchamps invite you to discover its fortunes. In the natural park of the 'Cross... Located 14.8 km from Revin From 255 € to 285 € per week

Les Gîtes du Vallon 'Le Gué'   10 Les Hautes-Rivières Fanny and Philippe welcome you in their Drouvin Ardennes house, situated in the hamlet of Linchamps, nestled in the forest, the natural park of the Cross Scaille, the highest point... Located 14.8 km from Revin From 235 € to 270 € per week

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Camping du pavillon    9.5 La Neuville-aux-Joûtes Natural area on the edge of a pine forest, far from the road in a haven of greenery. Its specificity: the quiet space (large slots) Suitable for people 2nd, 3rd age. Recommended by... Located 28 km from Revin 11 € per day

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Hotel Ermitage du Moulin Labotte      7.1 Haybes This hotel is set in a large garden in the village of Haybes in the Champagne -Ardennes region. It features en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and a gastronomic restaurant. The rooms at... Located 9 km from Revin Room from 52 €

Le Saint Hubert      8.1 Haybes In a privileged and exceptional beauty spot, surrounded by forests and legends, the hotel, welcomes you to one of the most ancient villages in the region, Haybes, also called Haybes... Located 9 km from Revin Room from 55 €

Le Clos Belle Rose     8.9 Haybes Set in a large park in Haybes, Le Clos Belle Rose is located just 15 metres from the Meuse River. It offers spacious and charming rooms with free Wi-Fi access. The guest rooms at the... Located 9.2 km from Revin Room from 75 €

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