cruising route Pont à Bar / Verdun - Givet / Pont à Bar
Pont à Bar - Verdun - Givet - Pont à Bar - 398 Km - 72 Locks - 67 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
From Pont à Bar to Sedan, 11 km, 2 Lock(s), 1.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Pont à Bar > Sedan
Monument
Sedan
Sedan has one of the most beautiful fortified castles in France. Built on a rocky spur in 1424, the fortified castle is a page in the book of French History which cannot be overlooked.From Sedan to Pouilly sur Meuse, 31 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Sedan > Mouzon > Pouilly sur Meuse
Monument
Sedan
Sedan has one of the most beautiful fortified castles in France. Built on a rocky spur in 1424, the fortified castle is a page in the book of French History which cannot be overlooked.
Monument
Mouzon
All that remains of the fortifications is the Burgundian gate. This town, which for a long time was situated on the border of the Kingdom of France, has changed nationality a number of times.From Pouilly sur Meuse to Dun sur Meuse, 24 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Pouilly sur Meuse > Stenay > Dun sur Meuse
Monument
Dun-sur-Meuse
This very inviting little village in the foothills of the Ardennes allows you to discover a charming church from your barge.
Monument
Stenay
This town was the headquarters of the Germans during the Battle of Verdun in the First World War. Fortified since 1610, it was here that Champagne biscuits were invented. Don’t miss the very pretty windmill on the Meuse river.
Swimming
the Leisure center of Lac Vert near Dun-sur-Meuse
From Dun sur Meuse to Verdun, 41 km, 8 Lock(s), 7.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Dun sur Meuse > Consenvoye > Verdun
Monument
Verdun
This city known for the greatest battle of World War Lots has remarkable buildings, such as the Episcopal Palace, the Cathedral or the Citadel.
Monument
Dun-sur-Meuse
This very inviting little village in the foothills of the Ardennes allows you to discover a charming church from your barge.
Swimming
the Leisure center of Lac Vert near Dun-sur-Meuse
From Verdun to Consenvoye, 24 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Verdun > Consenvoye
Monument
Verdun
This city known for the greatest battle of World War Lots has remarkable buildings, such as the Episcopal Palace, the Cathedral or the Citadel.From Consenvoye to Stenay, 30 km, 6 Lock(s), 5.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Consenvoye > Dun sur Meuse > Stenay
Monument
Dun-sur-Meuse
This very inviting little village in the foothills of the Ardennes allows you to discover a charming church from your barge.
Monument
Stenay
This town was the headquarters of the Germans during the Battle of Verdun in the First World War. Fortified since 1610, it was here that Champagne biscuits were invented. Don’t miss the very pretty windmill on the Meuse river.
Swimming
the Leisure center of Lac Vert near Dun-sur-Meuse
From Stenay to Mouzon, 26 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Stenay > Pouilly sur Meuse > Mouzon
Monument
Stenay
This town was the headquarters of the Germans during the Battle of Verdun in the First World War. Fortified since 1610, it was here that Champagne biscuits were invented. Don’t miss the very pretty windmill on the Meuse river.
Monument
Mouzon
All that remains of the fortifications is the Burgundian gate. This town, which for a long time was situated on the border of the Kingdom of France, has changed nationality a number of times.From Mouzon to Charleville-Mézières, 43 km, 7 Lock(s), 7.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Mouzon > Sedan > Charleville-Mézières
Monument
Sedan
Sedan has one of the most beautiful fortified castles in France. Built on a rocky spur in 1424, the fortified castle is a page in the book of French History which cannot be overlooked.
Monument
Mouzon
All that remains of the fortifications is the Burgundian gate. This town, which for a long time was situated on the border of the Kingdom of France, has changed nationality a number of times.
Monument
Charleville-Mézières
This town - with its significant medieval past, including the Battle fo Chevalier Bayard, not to mention its royal connection with the marriage of Charles IX - is home to many remnants of those times: Place Ducal, the Church of Notr-eDame-d'Espérance, as well as numerous fortified towers.From Charleville-Mézières to Revin, 40 km, 7 Lock(s), 6.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Charleville-Mézières > Bogny sur Meuse > Monthermé > Revin
Monument
Bogny-sur-Meuse
The most well-known landmark in this old hotspot of the metalworking industry is the site of the 4 Aymon sons. This 12th century legend was immortalized in sculpture by Albert Poncin in 1950.
Monument
Monthermé
At this location the Meuse river meanders between the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. This allows for some spectular viewpoints, such as the Roche de Sept Heurs and the Longue Roche, as well as the Roche aux Corpias.
Monument
Laifour
In this little village situated between Monthermé and Givet springs a "bloody" spring. In fact, the red water coming from this spring is due to its course across ferruginous rocks. This spring has given rise to many legends.
River constructions
the tunnel of Revin
Not so long at only 224m, it was built at the end of the 19th century. It was strengthened in 2012 following a rock slide.From Revin to Givet, 36 km, 7 Lock(s), 6.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Revin > Fumay > Givet
Monument
Fumay
In this old slate mine, the tourist office suggests routes allowing you to discover the remnants of this activity.
Monument
Givet
This town, located on the border with Belgium, is very lively in summer: the military music festival, festival on the quays, the catering professions and arts and crafts, as well as the onion market. The citadel of Charlemont, at the entrance to the town, was built by Charles Quint in the 16the century, then strengthened a little later by Vauban. Part of this impressive citadel is open to the public.
River constructions
the tunnel of Revin
Not so long at only 224m, it was built at the end of the 19th century. It was strengthened in 2012 following a rock slide.
River constructions
the tunnel of Ham-sur-Meuse
This 564m long tunnel was dug out in 1880. It allows a several kilometer long loop of the Meuse river to be circumvented.From Givet to Fumay, 26 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Givet > Fumay
Monument
Givet
This town, located on the border with Belgium, is very lively in summer: the military music festival, festival on the quays, the catering professions and arts and crafts, as well as the onion market. The citadel of Charlemont, at the entrance to the town, was built by Charles Quint in the 16the century, then strengthened a little later by Vauban. Part of this impressive citadel is open to the public.
River constructions
the tunnel of Ham-sur-Meuse
This 564m long tunnel was dug out in 1880. It allows a several kilometer long loop of the Meuse river to be circumvented.From Fumay to Monthermé, 29 km, 6 Lock(s), 5.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Fumay > Revin > Monthermé
Monument
Monthermé
At this location the Meuse river meanders between the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. This allows for some spectular viewpoints, such as the Roche de Sept Heurs and the Longue Roche, as well as the Roche aux Corpias.
Monument
Laifour
In this little village situated between Monthermé and Givet springs a "bloody" spring. In fact, the red water coming from this spring is due to its course across ferruginous rocks. This spring has given rise to many legends.
Monument
Fumay
In this old slate mine, the tourist office suggests routes allowing you to discover the remnants of this activity.
River constructions
the tunnel of Revin
Not so long at only 224m, it was built at the end of the 19th century. It was strengthened in 2012 following a rock slide.From Monthermé to Pont à Bar, 37 km, 6 Lock(s), 6.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Monthermé > Bogny sur Meuse > Charleville-Mézières > Pont à Bar
Monument
Bogny-sur-Meuse
The most well-known landmark in this old hotspot of the metalworking industry is the site of the 4 Aymon sons. This 12th century legend was immortalized in sculpture by Albert Poncin in 1950.
Monument
Monthermé
At this location the Meuse river meanders between the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. This allows for some spectular viewpoints, such as the Roche de Sept Heurs and the Longue Roche, as well as the Roche aux Corpias.
Monument
Charleville-Mézières
This town - with its significant medieval past, including the Battle fo Chevalier Bayard, not to mention its royal connection with the marriage of Charles IX - is home to many remnants of those times: Place Ducal, the Church of Notr-eDame-d'Espérance, as well as numerous fortified towers.
Fishing
Fishing
To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishing
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeThe Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Meuse- Automatic locks
Other possible cruises from Pont à Bar
Pont à Bar - Reims - Pont à Bar
250 Km - 98 Locks - 53 h of navigation
Must see : Reims, Asfeld, the dam needle of the Aisne // To discover : the cellars of the major Champagne houses in Reims, Rethel white pudding, a specialty '' appreciated around the world ''
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