Beer museum, 3min away

Located between the fortified castle of Sedan and the memorial sites of Verdun, the Beer Museum in Stenay traces the full history of brewing arts and traditions from their origins to the present day, across more than 2,500 m² of exhibition space.

With a collection of 50,000 items, the museum offers an engaging and educational journey that stimulates all five senses — sight, taste, smell, touch, and hearing.

The visit ends at the tavern, where you can sample and purchase local products, including a wide selection of craft and commercial beers, featuring top, bottom, and spontaneous fermentation styles.

Open daily from March to December.

Basilica notre-dame d'avioth, 20min away

The Basilica of Our Lady of Avioth, located in the Meuse region, is a jewel of Flamboyant Gothic architecture built in the 13th and 14th centuries. Surprisingly large for such a small village, it is nicknamed the “basilica of the fields.” Erected to welcome pilgrims who came to venerate a miraculous statue of the Virgin, it stands out for its impressive proportions, rich sculptural details, and the presence of a unique structure in France: the Recevresse, a monumental outdoor reliquary designed to receive offerings. 

Orval abbey, 25min away

Located in southern Belgium, Orval Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in the 11th century.
Destroyed during the French Revolution, it was rebuilt in the 20th century and is now home to Trappist monks.
Famous for its Trappist beer and cheese, Orval also attracts visitors with its medieval ruins, peaceful atmosphere, and museum — a harmonious blend of spirituality and artisanal tradition. 

Renaissance town of Marville, 25min away

The Renaissance town of Marville, in the Meuse region, is a former medieval settlement that reached its golden age in the 16th and 17th centuries. Its cobbled streets, elegant ochre-stone façades, and grand townhouses reflect this period of prosperity. Marville is also renowned for its rich religious heritage, including the Church of Saint-Nicolas and the remarkable Saint-Hilaire cemetery, one of the most outstanding in Lorraine. 

Sedan Castle, 35min away

Named France’s Favourite Monument, the Sedan fortress is the largest medieval castle in both France and Europe.
Strategically located on France’s eastern border between the Kingdom of France and the Holy Roman Empire, this immense fortress rises across seven levels and remains an awe-inspiring sight. 

Bouillon Castle, 40min away

 A spectacular fortress nestled in a lush green setting.
 Built across three rocky outcrops overlooking the Semois River, Bouillon Castle, with its maze of corridors and vast vaulted halls, is considered the oldest and most fascinating example of medieval feudal architecture in Belgium.
 The earliest fortifications date back to the 8th century.
 The castle was made famous by Godfrey of Bouillon, leader of the First Crusade in 1096, who mortgaged it to the Archbishopric of Liège to fund his expedition to the Holy Land.
 Later, during the reign of Louis XIV, it underwent major renovations led by Vauban, and remained a military stronghold until 1830. 

Verdun Memorial, 45min away

The Battle of Verdun lasted 10 months — 300 days and 300 nights of relentless fighting.
The “Heart of France” in 1916, Verdun became a symbol of hell for the French soldiers (the poilus).
Today, it's a place of remembrance and historical pilgrimage, home to the World Center for Peace.
Highlights of the visit include the underground Citadel of Verdun, Fort Douaumont, the Douaumont Ossuary, and the Verdun Memorial Museum. 

City of Charleville-Mézières (home of poet arthur rimbaud), 55min away

The city of Charleville-Mézières, in the Ardennes, is known as the home of the poet Arthur Rimbaud. It is charming for its famous Place Ducale, a gem of 17th-century classical architecture, as well as its museums and festivals, including the World Festival of Puppet Theaters. Crossed by the Meuse River, the city combines historical heritage, vibrant culture, and surrounding natural beauty.