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Things to see in Charleville-Mézières (France): 21 places and when to go
Charleville-Mézières is a town in France, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Hiking (5), Museums and art (4). The best known are Place Ducale, Notre-Dame d’Espérance and Musée Rimbaud. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 49.7742, 4.7218
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Hiking (5) · Museums and art (4) · Food and drink (3) · Temples (2) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), 179 km as the crow flies
What to see in Charleville-Mézières
The places in and around Charleville-Mézières, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Place DucaleSquare in Charleville-Mézières, France101 m
- Notre-Dame d’EspéranceBasilica located in Ardennes, in France1.5 km
- Musée RimbaudMuseum in France171 m
- École royale du génie de MézièresFormer military academy1.4 km
- Fort des AyvellesFort in France5.4 km
- Giraumont gallery graveGallery grave in Saint-Marcel, France12 km
- Saint-Charles-Borromée church in SedanChurch building located in Ardennes, in France18 km
- Musée de l'ArdenneMuseum in Charleville-Mézières, France167 m
- Maison de l'ArdoiseMuseum in France15 km
- Relais de poste à chevaux de Launois-sur-VenceMuseum19 km
- réserve naturelle régionale de la côte de Bois-en-ValNature reserve in Champagne-Ardenne1.1 km
- SNCF Class BB 12000Class of 148 French electric locomotives9.8 km
- Brasserie artisanale de MontherméBrewery12 km
- Brasserie Frédéric GilletBrewery14 km
- Elfy ParkWith kids14 km
- European long distance path E3 - part BelgiumHiking14 km
- GR 16 - FranceHiking13 km
- GR 16 Liaison vers GR 12Hiking11 km
- GR 16 Sentier de la SemoisHiking14 km
- GR 16 Variantes et LiaisonsHiking11 km
- La Petite Brasserie ArdennaiseBrewery2.3 km
When to go to Charleville-Mézières
The best time to visit Charleville-Mézières is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:21
- FebPossible9:50
- MarBest time11:33
- AprBest time13:30
- MayBest time15:10
- JunBest time16:05
- JulBest time15:42
- AugBest time14:15
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:46
- DecPossible7:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. In April, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Charleville-Mézières
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)), 179 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Villers-devant-Orval20 places48 km
- Fourmies13 places56 km
- Sainte-Preuve6 places63 km
- Reims40 places77 km
- Maubeuge26 places78 km
- Billy le grand16 places82 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Charleville-Mézières?
The best known: Place Ducale, Notre-Dame d’Espérance, Musée Rimbaud, École royale du génie de Mézières, Fort des Ayvelles. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Charleville-Mézières?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55.
How do you get to Charleville-Mézières?
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), 179 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Charleville-Mézières as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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