Things to do in Charleville-Mézières: the must-see sights

Guide · Ardennes, Grand Est · 6 places to discover

Birthplace of the poet Arthur Rimbaud, Charleville-Mézières is arranged around its Place Ducale, a jewel of 17th-century classical architecture.

Looking for things to do in Charleville-Mézières, places to visit near Charleville-Mézières or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

Open Charleville-Mézières on the interactive map

The 6 must-see places in Charleville-Mézières

Loading photo…

The Place Ducale of Charleville Must-see

A 17th-century classical square in brick and stone, inspired by the Place des Vosges in Paris.

See on the map →
Loading photo…

The Rimbaud Museum

A museum devoted to the poet Arthur Rimbaud, a native of the city, set in a former mill on the Meuse.

See on the map →
Loading photo…

The Old Mill of Charleville-Mézières

A former mill on the Meuse housing the Rimbaud Museum, an architectural symbol of the city.

See on the map →
Loading photo…

Notre-Dame-d'Espérance Basilica

A Gothic and Renaissance basilica in Mézières, where Charles IX married.

See on the map →
Loading photo…

The International Puppetry Institute

A world hub of the art of puppetry, with its Grand Marionnettiste clock.

See on the map →
Loading photo…

Mont Olympe

A nature and leisure area on a bend of the Meuse, facing the old town.

See on the map →

Explore Charleville-Mézières at a glance

Find these places and hundreds more — restaurants, places to stay, activities — on the BornToVisit interactive map. Filter by theme, find things to do around you and plan your outing.

Explore the map of Charleville-Mézières →

Explore around Charleville-Mézières, in Ardennes

Elsewhere in Grand Est