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Two stories for one city – Charleville-Mézières

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Great East

Two stories for one city – Charleville-Mézières

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68

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Two stories for one city – Charleville-Mézières

02:06

8.12km

50m

Hiking

This urban stroll is a real dive into the history of Charleville-Mézières. It’s a journey with many faces that you discover along the water.

The Meuse is here the common thread in the history of these two cities, Charleville and Mézières, united since 1966. Departing from Place Ducale, the historic…

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Last updated: April 22, 2025

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331 m

Mont Olympe Footbridge

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The Mount Olympus pedestrian bridge connects the eponymous hill to the Vieux Moulin island. Its construction was completed in 1933. It allows you to enjoy lovely views of the Meuse.

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4.11 km

From the banks of the Meuse canal a beautiful viewpoint opens onto the Porte de Bourgogne. This is part of the city walls which overlook the canal. It was built …

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5.35 km

Basilica of Our Lady of Hope

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The construction of the Basilica of Notre-Dame-d'Espérance took more than a century between 1499 and 1615. The work was interrupted several times, for example during the siege of Mézières in …

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5.64 km

King's Tower

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King's Tower or Tour du Roy are fortifications built in 1544 under Francois I on the river Meuse. The tower was built by master builders Henri Roynel and Adam Souyn …

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6.32 km

Passerelle Bayard

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The Bayard footbridge spans the course of the Meuse. It forms the link between the Citadel and the Arches.

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7.97 km

Place Ducale, Charleville-Mézières

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Place Ducale in Charleville-Mézières is the nerve center of the city. Built at the beginning of the 17th century, this square has a decor similar to the Place des Vosges …

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8.12 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.85 km

2.18 km

1.32 km

772 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

1.96 km

624 m

455 m

148 m

135 m

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April 22, 2024

This urban stroll is a real dive into the history of Charleville-Mézières. It’s a journey with many faces that you discover along the water.



The Meuse is here the common thread in the history of these two cities, Charleville and Mézières, united since 1966. Departing from Place Ducale, the historic and

Translated by Google •

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