The Maison Espagnole, also known as the Musée du Vieux Revin, is a renovated half-timbered house dating from the first half of the 16th century. The building, listed in the ISMH, now houses a local heritage museum dedicated to Revin. On the ground floor, the interior of the modest home of a Revin family from 1920 to 1930 has been reconstructed.
When planning a trip, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment in Revin.
Culture and History
The Église des Dominicains was built at the beginning of the 18th century. Its façade is made of red brick and influenced by the Flemish architectural style of the 18th century. On 18 October 1926, the church was listed in the ISMH (Inventaire supplémentaire des monuments historiques). The pulpit was separately protected on 30 September 1911, and the two carved oak choir stalls on 31 July 1970.
The Circuit du patrimoine de Revin is a tour of the town lasting approximately 2.5 hours. It begins at the Musée du Vieux Revin, also known as the Maison Espagnole, and leads to Revin’s historical and architectural sights. The Revin Rando Patrimoine association organises hikes and guided tours of Revin, the Maison Espagnole museum and Revin’s church.
The Maison Espagnole also offers the immersive escape game “L’ENQUÊTE DE R’VIN”. Participants take on the role of customs officers and search for clues to thwart the smugglers’ plans.
Every year on 13 June, local residents and prominent figures gather at the Calvaire des Manises in the Père des Chênes clearing for a commemorative ceremony.
Nature and Trails
The Site du Parapente is a launch site for paragliders offering views over the entire town of Revin. It can only be reached on foot via the “George Sand” trail. The Bois de la Chapelle is freely accessible year-round; the easy route takes approximately 30 minutes and also includes a fitness trail.
The “Au pays de Revin” hiking network starts at the Relais VTT and comprises seven circular routes ranging from 8 to 22 kilometres in length. The “De Falières au Bois de la Chapelle” discovery trail starts at the quays of Revin and is a 6-kilometre route accessible to everyone. With around ten information panels, it explains notable sites in Revin under the themes of nature and cultural heritage.
The Parc naturel régional des Ardennes has established four bivouac sites in Hannappes, Montcornet, Gespunsart and Revin, where bivouacking is legally permitted.
Cycling and the Meuse
The VTT-FFC mountain biking area includes four signposted routes in the Revin area, numbered 13 to 16; there is also link route no. 5. In Revin, the Voie Verte Trans-Ardennes is accessible via the Quai Quinet and is suitable for walks without cars or other motorised vehicles. The route is more than 130 kilometres long and runs from Givet to Mouzon.
There is a service point for cycle tourists in Revin near the museum, campsite and Voie Verte Trans-Ardennes. Users of electric bicycles can charge their bikes there free of charge and check their tyre pressure. Seasonal pedal boat trips depart from the harbour car park in Revin, next to the motorhome parking area, and offer a way to discover the Meuse.
Other places: Tournavaux, Semuy, Savigny-Sur-Aisne, Carignan, Bazeilles, Girondelle, Germont, Liart.
