Nature
The Marais de Germont Natura 2000 site includes the municipalities of Autruche, Germont and Harricourt. It protects willow swamp forests, aquatic vegetation of standing freshwater bodies, tall-herb communities and riparian forests.
A nature conservation assessment documented breeding or resting sites of the protected European beaver (Castor fiber) within the municipality of Germont.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Germont therefore has a clear accommodation preference for planning their own trip.
Mont Damion is a hill in the area around Germont. In the wider regional surroundings of Germont are the Côte de Châtillon and Mont Cuvelet, both hills, as well as the Fontaine aux Charmes, a spring.
Culture and History
The Abbaye de Belval-Bois-des-Dames, a historic site, is located in the area around Germont. The Chartreuse du Mont-Dieu, a monastery, is also located nearby.
In the wider regional surroundings of Germont are the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Chéhéry and the Abbaye des Rosiers; both are historic sites.
A willow grower from Germont supplies white willow to a basket maker in the Argonne Ardennaise.
Hiking and Nature Conservation
In 2022, a three-hour autumn nature hike to the Tourbières des sources de la Bar was offered, with the meeting point in front of Germont Town Hall. The approximately 5- to 6-kilometre route started in Harricourt and led through the peat bogs of the Bar.
In 2022, a voluntary nature conservation activity involving scrub clearance and cutting work was planned at the Tourbières des sources de la Bar.
Holiday Accommodation
Gîte La Belle des Champs is holiday accommodation in Germont and can accommodate a total of eight people.
Other places: Ham-Sur-Meuse, Fumay, Doumely-Bégny, Montigny-Sur-Meuse, Haulmé, Savigny-Sur-Aisne, Clémency, Pouru-Saint-Remy
