Ardennes, Department in Grand Est, France
The Ardennes department covers 5,229 square kilometers of northeastern France, featuring deep valleys, dense forests, and the winding Meuse River through its territory.
Established in 1790 during the French Revolution, the Ardennes department incorporated sections of Champagne and Argonne provinces, with Charleville-Mézières becoming its capital.
The International Puppet Theater Festival in Charleville-Mézières brings performers from across the globe, making the department a center for puppetry arts.
The department maintains four administrative districts: Charleville-Mézières, Rethel, Sedan, and Vouziers, with a population of 268,859 residents as of 2021.
The metallurgical heritage of Ardennes manifests through numerous preserved forges and foundries, reflecting centuries of metal manufacturing traditions in the region.
Location: Grand Est
Inception: March 4, 1790
Capital city: Charleville-Mézières
Shares border with: Meuse, Marne, Aisne, Hainaut, Province of Namur, Luxembourg
Address: Ardennes, France
Website: https://cd08.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.57861,4.58667
Latest update: August 16, 2025 15:04
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