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| Rocroi | |
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| Rocroi in winter, seen from the sky. | |
| Information | |
| Country |  France |
|---|---|
| Region | Champagne-Ardenne |
| Lake | Whitaker Basin |
| Watercourse | Meuse, False |
| Altitude | Between 120 and391 m |
| Area | 50,41 km² |
| Population | 2 307 hab. () |
| Density | 45,76 inhab./km² |
| Nice | Rocroyen |
| Postal code | 08230 |
| Telephone prefix | 33 3 24 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
| Tourist information office | 14 place d'Armes. |
| Location | |
 49 ° 55 ′ 45 ″ N 4 ° 33 ′ 37 ″ E | |
| Official site | |
| Touristic site | |
Rocroi is a town in the department of Ardennes situated at 30 km of Charleville-Mezieres in France.
Understand
Geography
Rocroi is located in the north-west of the Ardennes department, less than 3 kilometers from the Franco-Belgian border. The nearest Belgian town of Rocroi is Couvin, which is 17 kilometers away. Revin is 12 kilometers away, Fumay and Haybes 18 kilometers away, and Charleville-Mezieres 30 kilometers away.
The village is located on the plateau that bears its name. This being one of the highest places in the department, the outside temperature and the weather will be affected: in winter, it is not uncommon for it to snow in Rocroi while Charleville-Mezieres will not see a single snowflake fall ...
Story
The informed historian will inevitably make the link between Rocroi, and the famous battle of 1643, seeing the victory of the French royal armies led by led by the Duke of Enghien (future Grand Condé), facing the Spaniards who besieged the city. Others will remember the city's fortifications that many believe were designed by Vauban ...
But Rocroi is much more than that. The first mention of the city dates back to the end of the XIIe century, when Nicolas IV, Lord of Rumigny, had a chapel built on what were only swamps swept by all the winds. The first houses were built immediately. A few years later, Raul (or Raoul) I, inherited these lands, and had a fortified house built in order to protect the place. From there to saying that this character is at the origin of the name of the town, there is only a step that some historians have taken, without however determining for sure which is the right version: for some, the the fact that the city is growing rapidly (Rault-Believes) could be a plausible explanation. For others, the fact that the municipality is at the crossroads leading to Cork and at Thiérache on one side, Porcien and Hainaut on the other, could be the origin of the name (Rault-Croix).
Already at that time, the inhabitants set up a moat surrounding the city as well as an earthen rampart, which did not prevent Rocroi, like all the border towns of the time, from paying a heavy price to the war.
François 1er, well aware that the danger can come mainly from these northeastern borders, orders that we find the best place to build a fort. Since Charles Quint chose the city of Givet to build the Fort de Charlemont, it will be in Rocroi that fortifications will be designed from 1552, under the reign of Henri II. It was at this time that Rocroi became “Rocroy” (ie the Roc du Roy), making it appear that the town was named in honor of the King of France.
These fortifications will fulfill their role to perfection when in 1643, the Spaniards besiege the city. As the reign of young Louis XIV had barely begun, the kingdom of France was in danger. This is without counting the genius of the Duke of Enghien, who, on May 19, will take the Spanish cavalry in reverse and make them beat a retreat, then launches his infantry in front of the enemy. Although the Spaniards are outnumbered, they are defeated within hours.
The fortifications were improved by Vauban a few years later, and embellished with an arsenal at the end of the XVIIe century.
During the revolution, Rocroi changed its name: thinking that the origin of the name of the city actually came from the belief created from nothing during the creation of the fortifications, the revolutionaries named the city “Roc-Libre”.
The fortifications were further improved during the XIXe century, but following the improvement of the artillery, these became obsolete and were decommissioned in 1889. They were however classified Historical Monuments from 1935.
Rocroi was sub-prefecture of Ardennes until 1926.
To go
Road
Of Charleville-Mezieres, take the N43 direction "Cambrai - Charleroi", then at Tremblay-les-Rocroi, take the N51 towards Rocroi. In 2017, the western section of the motorway A 34 will allow you to reach Rocroi in a little less than 20 min from Charleville-Mezieres; she will join later Charleroi.
Of Charleroi, take the NOT5 direction "Philippeville - Couvin - Reims"; this turns into D986 at the border. Take the “Rocroi” exit then the D877 towards the city.
Of Givet and Fumay, take the N51, direction Rocroi.
Of Revin, take the D1, direction Rocroi. The road borders Whitaker Basin.
Of Renwez, take the D22 direction Rocroi.
Of Hirson, take the N43 direction Charleville-Mezieres, then at a place called "My-Idea", take the D877, direction Rocroi.
Train
There is no train station in Rocroi but there are two nearby:
- 1 Revin station Avenue Danton, 08500 Revin (By car, 12 kilometers. From Rocroi, take the D1 direction Revin, then to Revin, go to the roundabout and turn right, avenue Danton: the station is at the end of the street),
33 3635 (free number) 
Mon.- sat. : 5 h 30 - 18 h 35, Sun. : 12 h 25 - 19 h 40. – From this station, 15 daily round trips to Fumay and Givet in a sense, towards Charleville-Mezieres the other. Parking in the immediate vicinity of the station. - 2 Couvin station
Mon.- sat. : 
Because
- 3 RDTA 46 route de Warnécourt, 08000 Prix-les-Mézières (The stop and connection between the two lines is at Place d'Armes), 33 3 24 337777
1,5 € To 3 € depending on the distance. – 2 lines serve Rocroi: line 4, which connects Charleville-Mezieres (by Rimogne, Renwez and Tournes: two daily round trips), and line 26, which connects Revin (a daily round trip for the latter).
Plane
Airport
- 4 Châlons-Vatry airport – 170 kilometers from Rocroi
- 5 Charleroi-Brussels-South Airport – 60 kilometers away.
Airfields
- 6 Charleville-Mézières - Belval aerodrome
Circulate
No traffic difficulties are to be feared in Rocroi. However, you have to pay attention to the width of the streets inside the fortifications. Parking is free throughout the territory of the municipality, and is mainly located inside the fortifications.
- 1 Marshal taxis 2021 the Iron Cross (On the road to Charleville-Mézières.), 33 3 24 54 21 91, e-mail : [email protected] 7/7 24/24.
To see
Do
To buy
Eat
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
Campsites
There is no campsite, however there is an area for motorhomes:
- 1 Municipal Area Courtine Path, 33 3 24 541022, 33 3 24 54 20 06 – 6 sites for camper vans, emptying of waste water, black water. Free area, paid water and electricity service.
Otherwise, two campsites are in the immediate vicinity of Rocroi:
- 2 Murée campsite 35 rue Catherine de Clèves, 08230 Bourg-Fidèle (4 kilometers. By car, from Rocroi, take the D22, direction Bourg-Fidèle.), 33 3 24 542445, e-mail : [email protected] inquire by phone or email. –
23 tent-caravan sites; possibility of renting a mobile home (4 adults and 2 children maximum) for 385 € per week. 3 guest rooms are also available. Restaurant on site, open in the evening only. - 3 Revin municipal campsite Quai Edgar Quinet, 08500 Revin (12 kilometers. By car, from Rocroi, take the D1 direction Revin. In Revin, take the direction Fumay - Givet on the D988. After the bridge over the Meuse, then the coast, leave the main road to follow rue Pasteur, then rue Victor Hugo. At the end of the street, turn left on the quai Edgar Quinet. The campsite is located at the end of this street.), 33 3 24 401565 Price on the website. –
Campsite on the banks of the Meuse, near the center of Revin. 65 pitches available as well as 4 mobile homes available for rent (2-4 people for 280 € per week; 5-6 people 347 €). Relaxation room (TV, board games ...), children's play area.
23 tent-caravan sites; possibility of renting a mobile home (4 adults and 2 children maximum) for 
Campsite on the banks of the Meuse, near the center of Revin. 65 pitches available as well as 4 mobile homes available for rent (2-4 people for Hotels
- 4 Commerce hotel 5 Place d'Armes (On the Place d'Armes, in the center of the village.), 33 3 24 541115, fax : 33 3 24 549511, e-mail : [email protected] of 58 € To 80 €. –
9 rooms in this Hotel, which also has a restaurant, in a quiet setting. - 5 Hotel the star of Mary 15 Place d'Armes (On the Place d'Armes, in the center of the village.), 33 6 42 28 45 59, e-mail : [email protected] open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.. room available from 16 h, to be released before 11 h. from 60 to 130 euros. –
Free. Small family hotel with 8 rooms (two of which overlook the square). The rooms are equipped with a coffee machine. Breakfast consisting mainly of local and artisanal products.
9 rooms in this Hotel, which also has a restaurant, in a quiet setting.
Free. Small family hotel with 8 rooms (two of which overlook the square). The rooms are equipped with a coffee machine. Breakfast consisting mainly of local and artisanal products.Guest rooms
- 6 The Domaine du Lac 29 rue d'Hersigny (From the center of Rocroi, take the direction of Fumay on the D877 up to rue d'Hersigny: it is a dead end to the left of the road, before the expressway. Go to the end of the dead end, the entrance is located in front of the foundry, to the left of the street.), 33 3 24 352795, 33 6 58 148673 (cellphone), e-mail : [email protected] room available from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., to be released before 11am. The three double bedrooms are 65 €, the room "Pool House" is at 69 €; tables d'hôtes in the evening for 29 € per person. – free. One-of-a-kind guest rooms: swimming pool, lake where you can practice trout fishing or take a boat trip, park conducive to idleness and ... for bikers, a place to store their beautiful mechanics, allowing for those who want to maintain it, and the possibility also of renting a Mash 500 for a day (99 €), or for the weekend (180 €)! Equipment can be supplied on request (25 € per person), a deposit check of 2 000 € you will be asked for, along with an identity document and your motorcycle license.
