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Discover the best top things to do in Sedan, France including Maginot Line Tours - Tucker Tours, Chateau Fort de Sedan, Ferme Equestre de la Chenaie, Cimetiere militaire Allemand, Ba'Rock Cafe, galerie Stacklr, Maison de la Derniere Cartouche, La Vieille Ville de Sedan.
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1. Maginot Line Tours - Tucker Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 107 reviews
Maginot Line Tours / Tuckertours are sightseeing tours arranged with my visitors typically weeks or months in advance. My visitors come from all around the English speaking world (USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UK). In general they come to Sedan,(France) specifically for my tour as part of their ‘European tour’. The tours last a complete day and are usually based on the German attack at Sedan in May 1940 and the French Maginot Line defences in the area. The tour includes a private underground visit of a Maginot Line ouvrage( Fort). We visit the battlefield that is the area around Sedan, in the conflicts of 1640 (leading to Sedan being annexed by France), the 1870 Franco-Prussian War (the battle of Sedan was militarily the defining battle in the Franco-Prussian War), WWI (the German attack through Sedan in 1914 and in 1918 the furthest point of advance reached by the US Army), and of course the 1940 Blitzkrieg attack at Sedan through the Ardennes, and the French Maginot Line defenses in the area). We see and visit sites of Historical (military) and Heritage interest. From the medieval castle at Sedan, the old town of Sedan, fortified churches, the Maginot Line and the beautiful Ardennes countryside. All of this in the area where these battles took place. Usually the tour is based on the events in 1940, however we take in elements from the previous battles (1870 and WWI) because it is all in the same area, and the preceding battles help explain in part what happened here in 1940. Occasionally I do day tours based only on the 1870 Franco-Prussian battle at Sedan. My visitors are usually interested in military history, quite frequently they are very knowledgeable on such matters. Occasionally I have groups of serving military in larger groups coming to see the area as part of their military training. Consequently I am amending the Trip Advisor categories for my listing to be as follows: Sightseeing Tours: Evidently this is the general description of what I do. Historical and Heritage Tours: The tours are based on the historical (military) events that took place here. Private Tours: The tours are by prior arrangement and are private. Battlefields: The tours take place over the area around Sedan that was a battlefield in 1870, WWI and WWII.
Reviewed By Jacinta N - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Spent a really interesting couple of days with Richard of Tucker Tours, looking at Maginot Line installations and other fortifications around the Ardennes. To be honest, military history is my husband's thing and I was only along for the ride, but it turned out to...MoreThanks for the comment, it's really appreciated. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the tour. And yes, I hope you make it back over here again. Cheers, Richard
2. Chateau Fort de Sedan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 607 reviews
At the heart of the city, discover the Giant of Sedan, a fortress of 35 000 m² built there nearly six centuries ago. In group or family, survey the walls in the footsteps of the Princes de la Marck and de la Tour d'Auvergne Relive the time of the Middle Ages through our new visit 1000 yers of history! Open daily from 10am to 5pm. (6pm in July-August)
Reviewed By Philip A
This is, by some measures, the largest late medieval/renaissance fortress in Europe. Our guided tour brought out elements of European history of which I had previously been unaware.
The model of Sedan at its height was very interesting, showing in great detail the sheer scale of he fortifications at their most important. That aside, the Museum part of the tour was interesting without being exceptional.
Well worth a visit.
3. Ferme Equestre de la Chenaie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Antoine B - Grenoble, France
Vous rechercher un endroit pour faire des ballades à cheval, en toute simplicité, alors allez-y !
De 3 ans à 99ans, tout le monde peut apprendre à faire du cheval, tout en se baladant dans la forêt des Ardennes ou sur les collines surplombant Sedan.
Selon votre niveau (de débutant à cavalier confirmé), Nadine et Flore vous proposeront un cheval ou un poney adapté à votre niveau et votre taille.
Vous pouvez aussi prendre des cours et passer les diplômes de la FFE (les galops).
Et le cadre est vraiment très agréable.
4. Cimetiere militaire Allemand
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Stephane D
Plus que la curiosité touristique que présente cette nécropole , elle est la plus grande sur le sol français de militaires allemands ! Endroit très chargé historiquement d'une valeur indéniable , il vous entraîne à la réflexion et la méditation !
5. Ba'Rock Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By sandrine m - Sedan, France
Au tout début le ba'rock était super on y venait entre amis, la clientèle à changer les verres se sont fait attendre et le réflexions aussi. Des bons groupes passaient mais je n'y retournerait plus.
6. galerie Stacklr
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By RAFAEL M - Nancy, France
Cette galerie propose un bon choix des grandes signatures de l'art du 20e siècle ,peintures,scultures et une sélection d'artistes émergents,acceuil agréable,
à découvrir
7. Maison de la Derniere Cartouche
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Klaus F - Cologne, Germany
die an die vernichtende Niederlage der Franzosen im deutsch-französischen Krieg 1870/71 erinnern. Es handelt sich um das Originalgebäude in dem eine französische Eliteeinheit bis "zur letzten Patrone" gegen die Deutschen gekämpft hat. Ein Zimmer ist unrenoviert erhalten - der Rest ist als kleines, sauberes Museum (Eintritt 3 €) zur Schlacht von Sedan hergerichtet.Wer an diesem Teil der deutsch-französischen "Beziehungen" interessiert ist sollte herkommen - 2 Minuten von der Autobahn und gut zu finden
8. La Vieille Ville de Sedan
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3 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Ian S - Cardiff, United Kingdom
The historic part of Sedan town nestles just below the walls of the castle and provides a glimpse of what the town would have been like in the 18th and 19th centuries. There are a few streets of old houses and shop fronts which are worth walking around but the town is a bit of a let down after the grandeur of the castle. The more modern areas are pretty dull and architecturally bland. However, when taken with the castle (which is first class), the town is worth visiting
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