By boat: The Meuse and you

Accessible directly via the waterways, Charleville-Mézières has a marina and a mooring station to welcome tourists enjoying the delights of sailing. With facilities to accommodate 88 boats, the marina lies at the heart of the Mont Olympe tourist centre, just a stone’s throw from the city centre. It is equipped to receive boats of over 12 metres. Complementing the marina, the mooring station along the Meuse offers amateur sailors the opportunity to drop anchor with their small vessels for a short stopover. Contact : 03 24 33 23 60

The mooring station of Joigny-sur-Meuse offers boaters, from april to october, 48 meters of floating bridging bottom of the site of the Grands Ducs. This recent river stop fitted in 2013, has a capacity of 6 boats. Electric sockets and water available This city has some shops in front of the river stop.

The mooring station of Bogny-sur-Meuse offers to the boaters, from april to october 72 meters of floating bridging bottom of the site of the 4 sons of Aymon. This recent mooring station (2013), has a capacity of 12 boats Electric sockets and water available This city has some shops in front of the mooring station. contact: 03.24.53.94.20 et 03.24.36.08.61

Monthermé has two ferry docks for boaters and boats promenade, overlooking the site of the rock at seven o'clock, near the St. Leger (monument) church. This new marina, opened in 2013, offers boaters from April to October, 174m quay drive, part pleasure and professional game. This stopover point offers a capacity of 25 boats, 9 electrical sockets and water, 16 RV sites, as well as captaincy with all services (showers, WC PMR, washing machine, dryer) Dock areas were treated with green spaces, a captaincy, a playground and street furniture. Close to Green Lane, this new home along the Meuse area, completes the range of tourist and leisure activities. Contact: 03.24.36.08.61 et 03.24.53.00.09

100 meters of solid quayside in this charming village not far from the Dames de Meuse site (‘Ladies of the Meuse’). This mooring station is open from June to September, and has a capacity of 15 boats Electric sockets and water available In front ohf the church, you will find some shops. Contact : 03.24.32.63.84 et 03.24.36.08.61

The river mooring station is a recent development at the heart of the city in an outstanding green setting. If offers many amateur sailors high-quality equipment accessible from 1 April to 31 October: - reception chalet (+ tourist information point) - water supply points - electric connections - bathroom and toilet facilities Amateur sailors will also be able to enjoy the walks and other charms of Rocheteau Park (children’s play area and tennis courts).

The morring station is located on the northern part of the large loop of Fumay. Open from April to September, and offers all the services, including a washing machine. contact : 03.24.41.10.34 ou 06.30.65.25.79

Since 2011, the mooring station fitted with berthing points has become widely used. The nearby harbour master’s office offers a wide range of services (shower, washing machine and tumble dryer). Opening hours of the harbour master’s office: Open daily from 1 April to 30 September, from 8.00 am to 11.00 am and from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm. For more information: Harbour master’s office Mooring station in Haybes, municipality listed as a green holiday resort. Open from 1 April to 30 September 2014. contact : 03.24.56.47.32 / 03.24.41.11.36 / 06.83.17.21.18 ou capitaineriehaybes@orange.fr

Vireux-Wallerand offers a mooring station (PK 14) with a capacity of 15 boats. During the docking, water, electricity and sanitation are at your disposal. Some shops are located near the stop river. contact : 03.24.41.60.77 ou 03.24.40.59.54 ou 06.62.53.31.64

Several docking Givet for a capacity of 20 boats: - Against the docks on the left bank (respect spaces reserved for merchant ships) - To pontoon downstream from the bridge on the right bank (PK4) There are the usual services: electricity, water, telephone. Many shops (bookshop, bars, restaurants ...) are in close proximity. contact : 03.24.42.14.33

This village is situated on the small river Massembre which forms the border between France and Belgium. Mandatory step, due to the presence of a customs office, Heer became a village of sailors. The drop is the Left Bank, between 66 and 116 combined. There are several restaurants, snack bars and station refueling.

The docking is located opposite the abbey, on the left bank, between 4670 and 4715 cumulative. No services on place but in the city you will find several shops, banks, pharmacies and a post office.

The captaincy of Waulsort's halt is in the barge L'Hirondelle - right bank downstream of the dam, between cumulative 9.317et 9800. Port opened from May to September is occupied by members of the Yacht Club of the Haute Meuse but there is still availability for passing boats. Services are limited on the right side but the site is beautiful and you are connected to the village of Waulsort by a smuggler, the last on the Meuse. Contact: Mr. John Noseda - +32 (0) 331 481 476 and +32 (0) 82 645366

The berthing is accessible to private boats. in front of the castle, on the left bank, between 13,057 and 13,080 cumulative.

Visiting boats are welcome in the port of Moniat managed by the Yacht Club Anseremme or on the quay Van Geert, a little further downstream. You will find small restaurants to the yacht club and the tennis club next door. Port officials offer winter service and launching is possible face.Il no technician on site but can be called two mechanics on site. The channel is navigable from each side of the island Moniat. Barges go right bank. Contact : M. Jean-Claude Boereboom - +32 (0)475 69 55 52 -jcb001@hotmail.com The channel is navigable from each side of the island Moniat. Barges go right bank.

There are many mooring stations all along the right bank, but please, avoid the landings reserved for passenger vessels. You'd better prefer: - Nautical relay: Right Bank, between 18,200 and 18,351 cumulative - The water spot: Right Bank, between 18,053 and 18,110 cumulative. On the other hand, downstream from the bridge, you will see a pontoon with water and electricity. Just behind the pontoon you will find the the captaincy with showers and laundry facilities.

Downwards Poilvache Fortress, you can stop a moment below the lock and enjoy the scenery offered.

Godinne developed in a meander of the Meuse, obn the right bank of the river. The mooring station on the left bank, 31.725 cumulative will permit you to discover the place. A church, a priory and one imposig farm surrounded by an enclosure flanked with a corner tower, the castle, built in the 16th century with bricks and limestones. As ornithological reserves, they are an ideal life place for many species of birds sometines rare such as the crested grebe or the kingfisher. Some other species take refuge there for the winter period. Maybe you will have the opportunity to observe some of them.

By accosting at Pronfondeville you will discover a village which has turn the river to an inseparable companion. We especially appreciate the secret charm of its straight and rectilinear alleys. Passing between its lovely old houses, you will discover the soul of the village. Left bank between cumulative 35,293 and 35,979 and cumulative 36,110 and 36,148.

Anchor at Wépion will permit you to taste, from may to august, the famous Wépion strawberries, known for their delicate flavour. A mooring is possible on the left bank, shore of 'Grand Ry', cumulatives 39.500.

Amée marina (PK43, right bank) is the farther of the downtown, but also the quieter berthing avalaible. contact : Charlie's Capitainerie - +32 (0)476 30 68 13

The marina Henri Hallet (PK45,600, right bank)is located upstream the bridge, oppositethe downtown. It can recieve boats under 15m long. The boats over 15m must stay in Amée marina. Technical services (diver, mechanical, welding, crane) are available. A river shuttle links the marina to the downtown every 30 minuts. The visit is limited to 15 days, for longer stay you would better choose Amée Marina. The casino (PK45,600, left bank) The docks opposite the Casino also depend on Hallet Marina. This locations are not secured but there are the nearest from the downtown. A dock, on left bank of the Sambre, near the confluent of the Meuse, gives a direct access to the shops but the berthing is limited to a few hours. Contact : Charlie's Capitainerie - +32 (0)476 30 68 13

22-24 place Ducale BP 419 08107 Charleville-Mézières cedex Tél. : + 33 (0) 3 24 56 06 08 www.ardennes.com

4 place Ducale BP 229 08102 Charleville-Mézières cedex Tél. : + 33 (0) 3 24 55 69 90 www.charleville-tourisme.com

Place Jean-Baptiste Clément 08800 Monthermé Tél. : +33 (0)3 24 54 46 73 www.meuse-semoy-tourisme.com

65 quai Edgar Quinet 08500 Revin tél. : +33 (0)3 24 42 92 42 www.valdardennetourisme.com

Place du Château 08320 Vireux Wallerand Tél.: +33 (0)3 24 42 92 42 www.valdardennetourisme.com