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Montcornet

Hauts-de-France, France · Europe

About Montcornet

Montcornet sits on the route: 15 minutes from Rozoy-sur-Serre, 59km from Montagne de Reims.

Montcornet is a town located in Hauts-de-France, France. With a population of 1,714, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Montcornet 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 Montcornet to your route.

About Montcornet

The Battle of Montcornet, on 17 May 1940 took place during the Battle of France. The French 4e Division cuirassée (Colonel Charles de Gaulle), attacked the German-held village of Montcornet with over 200 tanks. The French drove off the Germans but later had to retreat due to lack of support and the intervention of the

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Montcornet offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Montcornet located?

Montcornet is located in Hauts-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.6953 latitude, 4.0167 longitude.

What is the population of Montcornet?

Montcornet has a population of approximately 1,714 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,714
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Hauts-de-France
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.6953, 4.0167

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 Montcornet

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

44 km · about 50 min 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Reims Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims)

The coronation cathedral of French kings, celebrated for its High Gothic architecture and sculptural program.

49 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Reims-Gueux

Hauntingly preserved pit buildings and grandstands of the abandoned Grand Prix circuit that hosted F1 races from 1950 to 1966, standing beside public roads amid Champagne vineyards.

49 km · about 55 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Montagne de Reims

A wooded plateau of grand-cru champagne villages and the curious twisted 'Faux de Verzy' beech trees.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Montcornet

  • 45 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.
  • 74 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 Montcornet.

Rozoy-sur-Serre

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,101

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Liesse-Notre-Dame

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18 km awayPop. 1,530

Marle

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Origny-en-Thiérache

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22 km awayPop. 1,456

Saint-Erme-Outre-et-Ramecourt

🇫🇷 France

24 km awayPop. 1,885

Château-Porcien

🇫🇷 France

25 km awayPop. 1,284

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