Your essential local guide for a smooth and enriching stay
🚉 Getting Around
The accommodation is just a few minutes’ walk from Hirson train station, a TER hub connecting to Laon, Charleville-MĂ©zières, Lille, and other cities.
Local bus lines serve the nearby villages, and taxis or ride-sharing services (VTC) are available at the station (advance booking recommended).
The Voie Verte de la Thiérache, a 37-km greenway built on a former railway track, is perfect for walking or cycling.
🏞️ Things to See and Do
- Cascade de Blangy – A charming waterfall set within a leisure park featuring canoeing and picnic areas.
- L’Île Verte – Family-friendly leisure complex with a pool, bowling, beach volleyball, and play areas.
- Musée Alfred Desmasures – Explore local history inside a 19th-century château.
- Sainte-Thérèse Church – Former Art Deco church turned cultural venue.
- Fort of Hirson – 19th-century military fort, not open to visitors but visible from nearby paths.
đźš´ Outdoor Activities
Walk or cycle along the Voie Verte de la Thiérache, a well-marked route crossing viaducts and peaceful countryside.
🍽️ Where to Eat
- Au Délice du Bois – Local steakhouse with a cozy atmosphere.
- Kangoo’s – Italian cuisine and couscous served in a friendly setting.
- Royal d’Asie – Restaurant asiatique (wok, sushis), bien noté et pratique pour un repas rapide.
🛍️ Local Shops and Essentials
- Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Mahoudeaux : 11 Place Pasteur, 02500 Hirson – fresh breads and pastries daily.
- Carrefour City : 22 Rue du Général de Gaulle, 02500 Hirson – grocery store with fresh produce and essentials.
- Leader Price : Close to the town hall – supermarket for larger grocery needs.
- Pharmacie Centrale Sarrazin : central pharmacy, plus others nearby (Pharmacie des Promenades, Pharmacie Caullery, Pharmacie de la Gare).
- Boucherie Didier Plat : butcher offering fresh local meat products.
- Total Hirson gas station : for fuel and car wash services nearby.
Hirson offers a blend of mobility, nature, and cultural richness — this guide will help you make the most of your stay!