Hirson: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Hirson, the Domaine de Blangy nature reserve encompasses a four-hectare body of water within a large municipal forest. The Domaine de Blangy combines alder and beech forests, rock outcrops at the Pas-Bayard climbing site, and wetlands that are home to rare and endangered species. Hirson also has a municipal forest covering more than 500 hectares.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Hirson has already clearly chosen the town as their destination.

Activities

At the Domaine de Blangy, Thiérache Sport Nature offers, among other things, canoeing and kayaking, paddle sports, mountain biking, archery, climbing, nature excursions, and orienteering. Thiérache Sport Nature operates from the Domaine de Blangy multisport center, making use of the Blangy pond and forest, the Oise, Ton, and Gland rivers, the Pas-Bayard climbing rock, and an indoor climbing wall.

The Forest-Fun route leads through the forest with the help of a smartphone app. Visitors follow Tim and discover the special features of this woodland environment.

The L’Île Verte leisure center in Hirson has two swimming pools, an outdoor river, a slide, a balneotherapy area, and Aquabike, Aquatwin, and Aquagym classes.

Culture and History

Hirson hosts a cross-border cultural season every year. The Rotonde in Hirson, which was in operation from 1948 to 1969, bears witness to the town’s railway and industrial history.

The Micro-Folie d’Hirson is a digital art gallery featuring more than 1,000 works from 12 national and international institutions and museums. It can offer 360° content in virtual reality; free options include an open visit accompanied by a cultural mediator and a personalized discovery tour requiring a reservation.

Surrounding Area

The Abbaye de Foigny, an abbey, is located near Hirson. Martin-Rieux is a historic site in the vicinity of Hirson. The Abbaye de Montreuil les Dames is a historic site in the vicinity of Hirson.

The ruins of the Abbaye de Bonnefontaine are located in the wider region surrounding Hirson.

More town pages: Chézy-En-Orxois, Villequier-Aumont, Marle, Puisieux-Et-Clanlieu, L'épine-Aux-Bois, Droizy, Fontaine-Notre-Dame, Boncourt.

To the higher-level travel overview: Aisne.