# La Jonquière Holiday Cottage — A picturesque getaway in the heart of the medieval village of Hierges ## Identity - **Type of property**: Vacation rental - **Ranking**: 3 keys - **Labelised capacity**: 4 persons - **Distinctions**: New ## Location - **City**: Hierges (08320) - **Department**: Ardennes - **Region**: Grand Est - **Coordinates**: 50.1051997, 4.7403599 ## Capacity and layout - **Capacity**: 4 persons - **Bedrooms**: 1 room - **Single beds**: 2 single beds - **Double beds**: 1 double bed - **Bathrooms**: 1 bathroom - **Kitchens**: 1 kitchen - **Living rooms**: 1 living room - **Pets**: dogs up to 12 kg (except categories 1 and 2) and cats are accepted up to 1 animal maximum. ## Highlights - **Full nature** - **Monument / historic site** - **family restaurant** ## The advantages of the accommodation - Authenticity and character: A traditional building constructed from cut stone, featuring a fitted kitchen in a former vaulted cellar and a cosy fireplace - A prime location: Nestled at the foot of the medieval castle of Hierges, in a peaceful, well-preserved historic setting. - Close to nature and activities: Direct access to the medieval streets and the Trans-Ardenne Greenway for walks, and ideally situated near the Belgian border. ## Description Welcome to Gîte La Jonquière, a fully renovated 85 m² building made of cut stone, nestled at the foot of the castle in one of the most beautiful villages in the Ardennes region. The village has been awarded the ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages de France’ label 🏰 THE PROPERTY & ITS SETTING: Hierges, a jewel of the Ardennes Meuse Situated in the Val d’Ardenne on the Belgian border, the village of Hierges offers you a truly timeless experience. A remarkable heritage: Dominated by the majestic ruins of its 16th-century medieval castle, Hierges charms visitors with its cobbled streets and traditional stone architecture. Nature & Activities: The ideal starting point for cycling along the Trans-Ardennes Greenway, kayaking in the Semois Valley, or exploring the hiking trails of the Meuse Valley. Local charm: Enjoy a peaceful setting punctuated by the village’s traditional terraces and local pubs. 🏡 ACCOMMODATION: La Jonquière Holiday Cottage (sleeps 4) Combining old-world charm with modern comfort, our accommodation welcomes you with a warm and unique atmosphere. Ground floor: Fully equipped kitchen beneath an old vaulted cellar: Prepare your meals in a space full of character, complete with an oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and everything you need. Living area: A cosy lounge/dining room centred around a fireplace and equipped with a television. First floor: Bedroom 1 (Mezzanine): A cosy bedroom with a double bed (140x190). Bedroom 2: A separate bedroom with two single beds (90x190). Bathroom: With bath/shower, washbasin and toilet. Facilities & Services: Wi-Fi, washing machine, central heating. Pets welcome (subject to prior request). Bed linen, towels and end-of-stay cleaning services available. ## Home A warm welcome & flexible check-in We look forward to welcoming you in person on your arrival to show you around the gîte and share our top local tips with you. If you’re arriving late or have a long journey ahead, don’t worry: a secure key box is available so you can let yourself in at your own pace. ## Accommodation details - **Approval number**: 008MS000114 - **Floor**: Ground floor - **Surface**: 85 m² - **Beds**: 3 (1 x double bed and 2 x single bed) - **WCs**: 1 - **Kitchens**: 1 - **Living rooms**: 1 - **Owner's payment methods**: Transfert and Cash - **Connect Holiday Vouchers**: Yes - **Guarantee deposit**: €250.00 ## Rooms - **Living room**: Ground floor, A cosy lounge area with a comfortable sofa, a television and an open-plan fireplace – perfect for cosy evenings in. - **Dining room**: Ground floor, A cosy dining area adjoining the living room, perfect for sharing meals with family or friends. - **Kitchen**: Ground floor, Housed in a superb vaulted cellar with exposed stonework, this fully fitted kitchen (oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine) combines old-world charm with modern comforts. - **Mezzanine**: 1st floor, A cosy sleeping area on the upper floor beneath the roof, featuring a double bed (140x190). - **Room**: 1st floor, A separate bedroom, ideal for children or friends, with two single beds (90x190). - **Bathroom / shower room**: 1st floor, A fully equipped bathroom featuring both a shower and a bath for you to relax in after your walks, as well as a washbasin and a toilet. - **Terrace area**: 1st floor, A private, peaceful outdoor space where you can make the most of sunny days, enjoy your morning coffee or dine al fresco. ## Supplements - **Household**: €40.00 / séjour, Cleaning charges ## Equipment and services - **Interior equipment**: - Beer glasses - Bols - Bottle opener - Champagne glasses - Cookware & Kitchen Utensils - Corkscrew - Cover sheet - Crockery & Cutlery - Cutlery - Dishwasher - Drying Rack - Duvet - Electric mixer - Extractor Hood - Glasses - Heated Guest Rooms - Juicer - Mattress - Pillows - Scores - Toiletries - Towels - Vegetable peeler - Walk in closet - Washing Machine - Weighting scale - armchair - bookcases - bookshelf - chairs - chest of drawers - city maps - coffee maker - coffee table - cooking basics - cooking hob with an oven - desk - dining table - dish rack - fridge - gas/electric hob - hanger - kettle - kitchen supplies - kitchen table and chairs - kitchenware - microwave - mirror - night tables - oven - plates - sofa - stove - table and chairs - toaster - vacuum cleaner - wine glasses - **Outdoor equipment**: - BBQ charcoal - Small terrace - Sun Loungers - outdoor furniture - private entrance - **Parking lots**: - Free parking on the street - Parking - **Charging station**: - Electric car charging point nearby (less than 15 minutes away) - **High-tech**: - Free Wireless Internet - TV - Video (VHS) Player - **Security**: - Smoke Detectors ## Nearby 🚴 Nearby Activities & Leisure 🏛️ Heritage & Cultural Attractions: 🏰 Château de Hierges: Explore the grounds and discover the majestic ruins of this Renaissance fortress overlooking the village of Hierges. 🛡️ Fort Condé (Givet): An impressive network of fortifications designed by Vauban, overlooking the Meuse Valley. (Note: currently closed temporarily). 🏰 Dinant Citadel (Belgium): Just 20 minutes away, explore the birthplace of Adolphe Sax, its hilltop citadel and its iconic collegiate church. 🌿 Nature & Outdoor Activities: 🚲 Trans-Ardennes Greenway: A former towpath along the Meuse, perfect for walking, cycling or rollerblading in complete safety. 🚣 Semois Valley National Park: Ideal for kayaking, canoeing and hiking through spectacular woodland landscapes. 🥾 Pointe de Givet National Nature Reserve: A protected area perfect for lovers of botany, birdwatching and walks in the great outdoors. 🏊 Family Leisure & Relaxation: 💦 Rivéa Water Park (Givet): Play pools, water slide, wellness area (sauna, steam room) and fitness area. ⛴️ Cruises on the Meuse: River cruises departing from Givet or Dinant, offering a different way to explore the valley. ## Access map 🚗 By car Hierges is ideally situated in the Pointe des Ardennes, easily accessible from France and Belgium: From Paris / Reims: Take the A4 motorway, then the A34 towards Charleville-Mézières. Continue on the D8043 and the D988 along the Meuse valley to Vireux-Molhain, then follow signs for Hierges. From Lille / Valenciennes: Travel through Belgium via the N5/E420 towards Dinant, then join the D988 after the border. From Brussels / Namur: Take the E411 towards Namur, then the N92 along the Meuse towards Dinant and Givet, before crossing the border towards Hierges. 🚆 By train Nearest station: Vireux-Molhain station (just 3 km from Hierges). Frequent TER services run on the Charleville-Mézières–Givet line. TGV / Main Line connections: Charleville-Mézières station (approx. 50 km away): direct TGV services from Paris-Est (approx. 1 hour 40 minutes). Namur railway station (Belgium, approx. 55 km away): fast services to Brussels and the Belgian rail network. ✈️ By plane Charleroi Brussels South Airport (BSCA, Belgium): approx. 65 km (about 1 hour’s drive). Brussels Airport (Zaventem, Belgium): about 135 km away (about 1 hour 30 minutes’ drive). Luxembourg-Findel Airport: about 150 km away (about 1 hour 45 minutes’ drive). ## To discover in the surrounding area - ATM/Cash Machine at 2 km - Bar - Bathing at 8 km - Beauty Salon at 5 km - Boutiques at 2 km - Campaign - Childrens Activities - Communal pool at 5 km - Cycle path - Doctor on Call at 2 km - Downtown at 2 km - Drugstore at 2 km - Fishing at 2 km - Free Parking - Full nature - Horseback Riding at 5 km - Jogging Track - Lake at 30 km - Local hospital at 12 km - Monument / historic site - Mountain bike tours - Picnic Area/Tables - Restaurant - Shopping Mall at 2 km - Square - Vending Machines at 2 km - Waterfront at 8 km - bistro - brasserie - diner - electric car charging station at 2 km - family restaurant - hiking - river at 2 km ## Starting rate From €225 for 3 nights