Ardennes Collection

Champagne wine cellar, Reims, Champagne, Ardennes, France, Europe

German Panzer tank, 1944
A German Panzer tank, pictured during the Ardennes counter-offensive which became known as the Battle of the Bulge. Date: December 1944

Battle of the Bulge
American soldiers on a German Tiger II (Royal Tiger) tank which had been knocked out by American Air Force fighter-bombers during the Battle of the Bulge

Autocar Poster -- Circuit des Ardennes race
Autocar Poster -- British driver Charles Jarrott winning the Circuit des Ardennes race in the famous 70 Panhard. His average speed during the race was 54 mph. Date: 1903

The portico in wrought iron on entrance door to Champagne Louis Roederer, Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

General Dempsey, General Hodges, Field-Marshal Montgomery, G
Photograph showing (left to right) Lieut-General Sir Miles Dempsey, British Second Army; Lieut-General Hodges, US First Army; Field-Marshal Montgomery; Lieut-General Simpson

Close-up of a single bottle of Deutz champagne from Ay-en-Champagne, Ardennes, France, Europe

River Meuse in the old town of Dinant, Ardennes, Belgium

Saint-Juvin, France
Saint-Juvin - a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France. Sent back to Germany, possibly by a German soldier on active service in France during WW1

Belgian boy scouts camping in the Ardennes
Four Belgian boy scouts camping in the Ardennes

Netherlands, map showing distinguishing features and landmarks

Wrought iron fence with golden letters shining in the setting sun at Champagne Louis Roederer, Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

Sign on the wall at Champagne Palmer, a big cooperative co-operative, Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

Flight of the French Peasants, 1870 (engraving)
1575745 Flight of the French Peasants, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts French peasants leaving Bazeilles with their possessions)

World War 2 US M1 helmet with insignia, c. 1939-45 (object)
7177600 World War 2 US M1 helmet with insignia, c. 1939-45 (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II US M1 steel helmet with painted insignia of the 11th Engineer Battalion)

En Ardenne, 1857. Creator: Félicien Rops
En Ardenne, 1857. From periodical: Uylenspiegel, no. 13, 26 April 1857

River in the Ardennes at Sunset, 1821. Creator: Henri van Assche
River in the Ardennes at Sunset, 1821

Napoleon III and Bismarck at the weavers cottage in Donchery, 2 September 1870, (1936). Napoleon III Und Bismarck Vor Dem Weberhauschen in Donchery, 2 September 1870

Belgium Vector Map
Highly detailed vector map of Belgium. File was created on July 14, 2011. The colors in the.eps-file are ready for print (CMYK). Included files: EPS (v8) and Hi-Res JPG

Map Extent Germans Attack Americans Ardennes
Map showing the extent of the German's attack against the Americans in the Ardennes and their drive into Belgium, 1944, during WWII. From The War in Pictures, Sixth Year

Genevieve of Brabant, 19th century. Artist: Wilhelm Friedrich Herbig
Genevieve of Brabant, 19th century. The medieval legend of Genevieve of Brabant tells how she was wrongly accused of adultery by her husband, the palatine Siegfried

Chateau de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne near Rochefort, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Namur, Belgium

Chateau de Freyr with river Maas near Dinant, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Namur, Belgium

Chateau de Walzin at river Lesse near Dinant, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Namur, Belgium

Aerial view at Chateau Veves, Celles near Dinant, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Namur, Belgium

Chateau Veves, Celles near Dinant, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Namur, Belgium

Aerial view at Bouillon with river Semois and castle, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Luxembourg, Belgium

Chateau de Jemeppe near Marche-en-Famenne, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Luxembourg, Belgium

Aerial view at Chateau de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne near Rochefort, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Namur, Belgium

Bouillon with river Semois and castle, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Luxembourg, Belgium

Exterior of Musee Rimbaud, Charleville-Mezieres, Ardennes, Grand Est, France

Charleville-Mezieres, Ardennes, Grand Est, France

Then I told them about Spain
Piet Flour

Woinic, Saulces-aux-Tournelles, Ardennes, France
Woinic, a giant steel sculpture of a wild boar, by Eric Slezniak, 1983-93, near Saulces-aux-Tournelles in Ardennes, Grand Est, France. The wild boar is the symbol of the Ardennes. Date: 2009

Painting, Chateau de Sedan, Sedan, Ardennes, France
Mouzon, 30th August 1870, oil painting by Gaston Claris, depicting Captain de Tessiere (2nd Artillery Regiment), Captain Baudouin and gunner Favre in battle during the Franco-Prussian War

Bust, Chateau de Sedan, Sedan, Ardennes, France
Bust of Auguste Philippoteaux, mayor of Sedan 1903-4, marble, 1891, by Aristide Croisy, 1840-99, in the museum in the Chateau de Sedan, built 1424 - 17th century

Chapel, Chateau de Sedan, Sedan, Ardennes, France
Chapelle Princiere, a family chapel built c. 1500 and adapted in 1642, in the Chateau de Sedan, built 1424 - 17th century, the largest fortified medieval castle in Europe, in Sedan, Ardennes

Museum, Chateau de Sedan, Sedan, Ardennes, France
Model of soldiers at the fireplace, and bread oven, in the museum in the Chateau de Sedan, built 1424 - 17th century, the largest fortified medieval castle in Europe, in Sedan, Ardennes, Grand Est

River Meuse, Givet, Ardennes, France
Town of Givet on the river Meuse near the Belgian border, aerial view, Ardennes, Grand Est, France. The town is home to the Fortress of Charlemont and the Caserne Rouge. Date: 2009

Eglise Saint-Hilaire, Givet, Ardennes, France
Eglise Saint-Hilaire, built 16th century in classical style, and a boat on the river Meuse, in Givet, near the Belgian border, in Ardennes, Grand Est, France

Givet, Ardennes, France
Tour Victoire, built 13th - 16th century as part of a manor house, and the Eglise Saint-Hilaire, built 16th century in classical style, on the banks of the river Meuse, in Givet

Forteresse Charlemont, Givet, Ardennes, France
Forteresse Charlemont, built 1555 under Charles V and completed by Vauban in 17th century, reflected in the river Meuse, in Givet, near the Belgian border, in Ardennes, Grand Est, France

Portrait, Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium
Portrait of Gilde de Beaufort-Spontin, oil painting, by Antoine Wiertz, 1806-65, in the Antechamber, at the Castle of Freyr, in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium

Fresco, Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium
Animals, birds, musical scores and instruments, fresco on the staircase in the Great entrance hall, late 18th century, at the Castle of Freyr, in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium

Fresco, Castle of Veves, Wallonia, Belgium
Fresco of men fishing in river, above the fireplace in the Living Room of Hilarion de Gavre, in the Castle of Veves, built c. 1410, at Celles in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium

Eglise Saint Jean-Baptiste, Hierges, Ardennes, France
Eglise Saint Jean-Baptiste, built 1579 in Renaissance style by the lords of Hierges, Gilles de Berlaymont and his wife Lamberte de Croy, in Hierges, in the Meuse valley on the Belgian border

Meuse, Wallonia, Belgium
Terrace beside the river Meuse at the hotel-restaurant Les Sorbiers in the village of Hastiere, Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium. Date: 2009

Chapel, Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium
Chapel, by Guillaume de Beaufort-Spontin, 1708-66, in Rococo style, at the Castle of Freyr, in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium. The wood panelling is in Regency style and the altar is Baroque

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The Ardennes, a region in Europe known for its rich history and diverse landscapes, has witnessed significant events throughout the years. In 1944, amidst the turmoil of World War II, German Panzer tanks rolled through this picturesque land during the Battle of the Bulge. Yet beyond war-torn memories lies a realm of beauty and culture. Nestled within Champagne's prestigious wine cellars in Reims, Ardennes boasts an enchanting charm that captivates visitors. The grand entrance to Champagne Louis Roederer welcomes guests with a magnificent wrought iron portico, hinting at the elegance found within, and is here that General Dempsey, General Hodges, and Field-Marshal Montgomery once gathered to discuss strategies amid turbulent times. As you explore further into Ardennes' heartland in Ay-en-Champagne, you'll discover Deutz champagne - a true gem from this region. A close-up view of a single bottle reveals its exquisite craftsmanship and reflects centuries-old traditions upheld by local winemakers. Crossing borders into Belgium brings us to Dinant - an old town nestled along the River Meuse. Here, time seems suspended as ancient architecture stands tall against nature's backdrop. Belgian boy scouts find solace camping amidst these serene surroundings - forging bonds while immersing themselves in nature's embrace. Venturing northward towards Netherlands unveils a map showcasing distinguishing features and landmarks that make Ardennes unique. From rolling hills to dense forests and meandering rivers – each corner holds secrets waiting to be discovered. Back in Reims' bustling streets lies Champagne Palmer – one of many cooperative cooperatives dotting the cityscape with their vibrant signs proudly displayed on walls. These symbols represent unity among winemakers who work tirelessly to produce some of France's finest champagnes. As dusk settles over Champagne Louis Roederer once more, golden letters on wrought iron fences shimmer under the setting sun – reminding passersby of the region's timeless allure.