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Hierges
Ardennes
Hierges: a medieval getaway in the heart of the Ardennes
Imagine a village perched on a rocky outcrop, with the wooded hills of the Ardennes and the Meuse valley on the horizon.
In Hierges, the cobbled streets, the blue stone houses and the slate roofs tell the story of a medieval past, dominated by the Renaissance castle.
Take the time to explore this village, where heritage and nature come together in a peaceful and authentic atmosphere, just a stone’s throw from Belgium.
Heritage and landscapes in the heart of the Ardennes
In Hierges, the blue stone houses of Givet, the Church of Saint John the Baptist and the Renaissance castle can be explored in unspoilt natural surroundings. From the top of the rocky outcrop, let your gaze wander over the wooded hills of the Ardennes and the Meuse valley….
Les Plus Beaux Villages de France
Les Plus Beaux Villages de France
Word of Mouth
In 2025, Hierges became the first village in the Ardennes department to be awarded the ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’ label!
Your experiences to live in Hierges
Sample some Ardennes specialities
Take a seat in one of the restaurants on the square to enjoy small dishes simmered over a wood fire, accompanied by Belgian beer (in moderation, of course!). In summer, sit on the terrace with a view of the castle… Or perhaps you’d prefer the view of the Meuse from the other restaurant in the village…?
Reach one of Wallonia’s Most Beautiful Villages via the Way of St James
Follow the GR®654 (the Via Monastica) in the opposite direction to the pilgrims heading for Santiago de Compostela and cross the Belgian border. After a 16 km walk (between 4 and 4½ hours), you will reach Soulme, listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia. You’ll pass through the unspoilt Hermeton Valley before arriving in this village with its limestone houses, 11th-century church and old 18th-century mill.
Ideas for everyone, all the time
A family cycle ride along the Trans-Ardennes Greenway
Just a few kilometres from Hierges, near Aubrives, join the Trans-Ardennes Greenway for a family cycling getaway! Starting from Charleville-Mézières or Sedan, this cycle route follows the course of the River Meuse and its meanders as far as Givet, whose grey-blue limestone quarries supplied the building materials for Hierges, just nearby (8 km).
The Croix du Duel Walk
This 12 km loop (approx. 3 hours) passes through the village of Hierges and includes a stop at the Croix du Duel. Situated in the village square, this stone cross, carved in 1579, commemorates a brawl between a former soldier and the mayor of a neighbouring village, which ended in tragedy... During this easy walk, you’ll also discover the Deluve Valley, the Nature Reserve and the village of Vireux-Molhain with its collegiate church, on the banks of the Meuse.
Open-air exhibition
Every summer, the buildings in Hierges are adorned with works by local artists, reproduced on large-format tarpaulins. More than twenty canvases add a special touch to your visit to the village!
