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Hirson

Hauts-de-France, France · Europe

About Hirson

Hirson is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Saint-Michel, 21km from Chimay Street Circuit.

Hirson is a town located in Hauts-de-France, France. With a population of 11,133, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hirson sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hirson to your route.

About Hirson

Hirson (French pronunciation: [iʁsɔ̃]; Picard: Urchon) is a commune in the Aisne department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

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Where is Hirson located?

Hirson is located in Hauts-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.9226 latitude, 4.0826 longitude.

What is the population of Hirson?

Hirson has a population of approximately 11,133 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
11,133
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Hauts-de-France
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.9226, 4.0826

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Hirson

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

historic highway

Chimay Street Circuit

A Belgian village street circuit running since 1926, still used for historic car and motorcycle racing on closed public roads. Between meetings you can drive the whole flat-out 4km lap through farmland and the town outskirts.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Rocroi

Perfect star-shaped bastioned town in the French Ardennes, laid out in 1555 and remodelled by Vauban, its five-pointed geometry of ramparts and radial streets still fully intact.

31 km · about 35 min drive

photogenic

Belvédère de la Longue Roche

Quartzite ledge 140 m above Monthermé with the classic head-on view of the Meuse doubling back in a full horseshoe meander: the signature photograph of the French Ardennes, a short walk from roadside parking.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Hirson

  • 21 kmChimay Street CircuitA Belgian village street circuit running since 1926, still used for historic car and motorcycle racing on closed public roads. Between meetings you can drive the whole flat-out 4km lap through farmland and the town outskirts.
  • 69 kmTombeau du GéantA famous Semois viewpoint where the river loops around a tree-covered ridge resembling a giant's tomb near Botassart.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hirson.

Saint-Michel

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 3,524

Origny-en-Thiérache

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,456

Anor

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 3,195

Fourmies

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 14,151

Wignehies

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 3,386

Momignies

🇧🇪 Belgium

13 km awayPop. 5,183

La Capelle

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 2,107

Signy-le-Petit

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 1,287

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