Nouzonville

Municipality of the Ardennes, in the Meuse valley, Nouzonville takes place about ten kilometers from Charleville-Mézières, not far from Aiglemont, Joigny-sur-Meuse and Houldizy.

Marked by a strong industrial past, the town located at the confluence of the Meuse and Goutelle valleys and in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Ardennes has gone from a small fishing village to an important center of activity. metallurgy in the fifteenth century. Now gone, this industrial activity has given way to an activity more focused on tourism, thanks in particular to the heritage of the city and its natural landscapes.

Municipality	Nouzonville
Postcode	08700
Tourism label
Latitude	49.8155690 (N 49° 48’ 56”)
Longitude	4.7441170 (E 4° 44’ 39”)
Surface area	10.92 km²
Population	5702 inhabitants
Density	522 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Charleville-Mézières (10.8 km, 20 min)
Insee code	08328
Intercommunality	CA Ardenne Métropole
Department	Ardennes
Territory	Champagne-Ardenne
Region	Great East

Joigny-sur-Meuse	3 km (5 min)
Neufmanil	4.3 km (7 min)
Bogny-sur-Meuse	5.8 km (8 min)
Montcy-Notre-Dame	6.4 km (10 min)
Aiglemont	8.2 km (11 min)
Gespunsart	8.4 km (13 min)
La Grandville	8.7 km (16 min)
Arreux	8.9 km (13 min)
Houldizy	9.2 km (15 min)
Charleville-Mézières	9.9 km (16 min)
Damouzy	10 km (17 min)
Prix-lès-Mézières	10.1 km (16 min)
Saint-Laurent	10.1 km (14 min)
Gernelle	10.2 km (17 min)

While strolling in the town, you can discover the Sainte-Marguerite church and the chapel of the Nativity, before taking a tour of the forge museum. Located in the former arms factory, it traces the history of metallurgy and forges in the town.

To make the most of the good weather, head for the Trans-Ardennes greenway which runs along the Meuse. Opened in 2008 for its part going from Charleville-Mézières to Givet, it uses the old towpaths. Elected European cycle path 2010, it allows you to see, on the section of Nouzonville, many disused steel factories which testify to the industrial past of the city.

Transport	Train station of Nouzonville

The weekly market is held on Monday morning on Place Gambetta.
Fireworks and popular ball are organized in mid-July to celebrate the national holiday.
In September, the town hosts certain performances of the world festival of puppet theatres.
In October, time for the annual funfair.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Evening at Dommery astronomic observatory	Culture and education	10 € to 80 €	Dommery (25 km)
Shopping in a station converted into a local grocery	Local flavours	Free	Douzy (26 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
Circuit "La Meuse des Deux Villes"	Hike	Intermediate	2:40	Charleville-Mézières (4.9 km)
The Castrice Walk	Hike	Easy	2:00	Charleville-Mézières (5 km)
Between forest and heritage	All-terrain bike itinerary	Intermediate	4:35	Sedan (18.9 km)
Sorcy Wood	Mountain bike itinerary	Easy	1:30	Écordal (34 km)
Around the farm of Sart	Village visit	Easy	1:30	Vaux-lès-Mouzon (36 km)

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