The city of Neufchâteau
situated at the heart of the Ardennes, Neufchâteau has many natural treasures on offer. You might be lucky enough to hear the call of a stag in the green valleys of the Anlier forest with its cascading rivers full of fish. The region is perfect for exploring with its air of wilderness and mystery. In contrast with the city, the Valley of the Lake is perfect for leisure activities and relaxation.

The wooded forests and welcoming villages in blossom are sure to delight lovers of nature, calm and authenticity.

Things to see:

• The lake and its valley are places for relaxation, walking and leisure activities such as fishing, mini-golf, tennis, beach-volley and games.
• The Tour Griffon, remains of a mediaeval castle. A 20th century reconstruction of the castle can be seen in the Place de l’église.
• This reconstruction of the castle has led to the discovery of ancient outer walls. To find out more, click here
   
• The Arenberg map dates from 1609.  A copy can be seen at the local administration offices during office opening hours.
• During your strolls, you may come across the work ‘Vers demain’ (‘around tomorrow’), a work in schist and wood completed by a local artist or the ‘Menhir’, a block of quartz erected in the Place du Pâquis.
   
• Museum of Rural Life: a permanent exhibition of tools used in professions of the past, with reconstructions of the eras in question.
• The Tronquoy conservation orchard guarantees the continuation of various different species of ancient fruit. To find out more, click here.
  

Walks

The TARPAN themed walks, marked in red on the map, enable you to discover the beauty of nature and the local heritage.

The TARTAN map shows nine walks, of which seven are signposted, and can be purchased from various tourist information offices.

-The valley of the lake -

Sports fans will find many options for satisfying their passion for sport with the sporting facilities on offer here.

For more information: See the sections on heritage and history in "Vivre à Neufchâteau"

Some interesting buildings:

• The Klepper windmill: an ancient windmill in the valley of the lake.
   
• The Notre Dame cave in Warmifontaine: similar to the Lourdes cave.
   
• The Sart chapel and polisher: Neo-Gothic chapel dedicated to Notre Dame. The monumental Neolithic polisher comes from the Assenois woods and is made from quartzite.
   
• Restored wash place: Grandvoir (the washer women), Nolinfaing (river flora and fauna), Harfontaine (slate working) and Tronquoy (the smithy and blacksmith).
   
• Astronomy observatory: situated in Offaing.
   
• The Town Hall with its Neoclassical style.
   
• The ‘Maison Bourgeois’ built in 1806  is currently home to the Tourist Board.
   
• The Perrin hat shop, a small house with an art-deco facade, is situated in the Grand Place.
   
• The law courts, opened in 1886
  
• The Saint Michel church, constructed between 1842 and 1844.