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Château de Sedan
approx. 100 m
A fortress begun in 1424 and later ringed with four bastions. Its 35,000 m² on seven levels are sometimes called Europe’s largest fortress of medieval origin; the town museum is inside.
Prince Cupidon: a self-catering apartment at the foot of Sedan’s fortress
Prince Cupidon is a self-catering holiday apartment in the heart of Sedan, in the French Ardennes. According to Expedia it lies a few minutes’ walk from the huge fortress of Sedan, right beside the 17th-century Palais des Princes, once the residence of the princes of Sedan. A kitchen with an island and a dining table make it a comfortable base for a few days.
At a glance
- Location
- Sedan, Ardennes department (Grand Est), close to the Place du Château and the fortress of Sedan
- Accommodation
- Self-catering holiday apartment offered by a private host; Expedia calls it a château. A second unit of the same building is listed separately as “Château des Princes Fleur de Lys”
- Highlights
- Kitchen with island, dining table, dishwasher, oven and microwave; bath or shower; central heating
- Guest rating
- 10.0/10 from 3 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 2 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- No pets · non-smoking · parking available on site · the listing does not name the building it occupies
Staying at Prince Cupidon in Sedan
This is a holiday apartment rather than a hotel: you rent a self-contained home with its own kitchen, which suits a longer stay or a trip with friends or family. Expedia lists it as Prince Cupidon and calls it a château, run by a private host. The listing does not say which building the unit occupies, so this page describes the setting honestly: the map pin lies right beside the Château-bas, the palace that Wikipedia also calls the Château des Princes or Palais des Princes. The name Prince Cupidon, and that of the sister unit “Château des Princes Fleur de Lys”, fit this princely neighbourhood.
According to the listing, every unit has a dining table and a kitchen island. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, a fridge, an oven, a microwave, a toaster and kettles, plus cookware, crockery and cutlery. Bed linen and towels are provided, and the bathroom has a bath or shower, a hairdryer, soap, shampoo and toilet paper. There is a television, and the building has central heating.
Parking is available on site. Smoking is not allowed and pets are not accepted. Expedia lists no breakfast service or reception, so this is a place to cook for yourself and to explore on foot: the fortress, several restaurants and the town centre are all a few minutes away.
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The history of the Palais des Princes, the neighbour of the listing
- 1424 – Évrard II de La Marck takes over the site of Sedan’s fortress above the Meuse and has a first castle built around an older church.
- 1530s–1570s – The La Marck princes modernise the fortress and add four bastions; Sedan becomes the capital of a small sovereign principality.
- 1611 – On 15 April work begins on the Château-bas for Henri de La Tour d’Auvergne, Duke of Bouillon and prince of Sedan; the plans are by Salomon de Brosse.
- 1614–1642 – The new palace serves as the princes’ residence, more comfortable than the apartments inside the fortress.
- 1642 – Sedan is annexed by the kingdom of France; the palace becomes the residence of the town’s governor.
- 19th century – From the Revolution on, the complex is used as barracks; the moats are filled in 1878 and the drawbridge dismantled.
- c. 1880 – The coach hall at the back of the building is lost in a fire.
- 1952 and 2003 – The palace is classified as a historic monument in 1952 and the registration is extended in 2003.
The Château-bas is a T-shaped building from the turn between French Renaissance and Classical architecture. Its two façades differ: the courtyard side has twin pilasters, tall small-paned windows and dormers topped by alternating triangular and round pediments, while the town side, with eleven bays, is more martial, with rusticated quoins and a great gateway reminiscent of a town gate. Originally it stood on an embankment surrounded by moats, with a drawbridge at the entrance to the whole castle complex.
Of the interior decoration, only a staircase with carved wooden balusters and a large stone fireplace in the vaulted cellars survived the long barracks years. The fortress itself, a few steps higher, is today the most visited monument in the Ardennes. Facts about the building come from Wikipedia; the listing itself gives no history.
Facilities and equipment at Prince Cupidon
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); items can vary, so check the listing for the unit you book.
Kitchen & dining
- Kitchen with island
- Dining table
- Dishwasher and fridge
- Oven and microwave
- Toaster and kettles (including one for coffee or tea)
- Cookware, crockery and cutlery
Bedroom & bathroom
- Bed linen provided
- Bath or shower
- Towels provided
- Hairdryer
- Soap, shampoo and toilet paper
- Television
Rules & access
- Non-smoking
- Pets not allowed
- Parking available on site
- Check-in from 2 pm, check-out at 11 am
- Central heating
Where the Prince Cupidon is: in the centre of Sedan
Sedan lies in the north of the Ardennes department, on the Meuse, about 19 km east of Charleville-Mézières and some 18 km from the Belgian town of Bouillon. The listing is in the old town, beside the Place du Château. According to Expedia, the fortress of Sedan, the Pierre Mendès France cultural centre and the botanical garden are each about ten minutes away on foot, Stade Louis-Dugauguez is 1.7 km away, and the railway station is a 22-minute walk or a 14-minute drive. Several restaurants are within a 4–7 minute walk.
Within a few hundred metres you find a remarkable cluster of sights: the fortress with its town museum, the former town hall by Salomon de Brosse, the church of Saint-Charles-Borromée, the old cloth factories and the post-war “Les Peignes” housing blocks. Further afield, the Meuse valley leads to Bouillon in Belgium, to Charleville-Mézières and its Place Ducale, and to the fortified town of Rocroi.
Distances (as the crow flies from the Prince Cupidon)
| Château de Sedan (fortress) | approx. 100 m |
| Former town hall | approx. 100 m |
| Saint-Charles-Borromée Church | approx. 200 m |
| Cunin-Gridaine cloth factory | approx. 300 m |
| “Les Peignes” housing blocks | approx. 300 m |
| Sedan railway station | approx. 1.5 km |
| Bouillon (Belgium) | approx. 13 km |
| Charleville-Mézières | approx. 18 km |
| Rocroi | approx. 39 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies from the map position of the listing; walking and driving times to the sights, station and restaurants come from the Expedia listing.
What to see around the Prince Cupidon
Saint-Charles-Borromée Church
approx. 200 m
Built in 1593–1601 as Sedan’s great Protestant temple and turned into a Catholic church in 1688 after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Listed as a historic monument since 1980.
Cunin-Gridaine cloth factory
approx. 300 m
A reminder of Sedan’s cloth-making past: the old factory on Rue de Bayle was extended in 1823, became housing in 1880 and has been a listed historic monument since 1991.
Bouillon Castle (Belgium)
approx. 13 km
Across the Belgian border, a medieval castle on three rock spurs above the Semois. The keep dates from 1080–1090 and the castle once belonged to Godfrey of Bouillon.
Charleville-Mézières and Place Ducale
approx. 18 km
The prefecture of the Ardennes. Its main square, the Place Ducale, was laid out in 1606 by Clément Métezeau. Sedan and Charleville-Mézières together form the Ardenne Métropole.
Rocroi
approx. 39 km
A fortified town begun under Henri II in 1555, with a star-shaped plan unique in France. Vauban later improved its defences; the Battle of Rocroi took place here on 19 May 1643.
Tours & activities near Prince Cupidon
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Who is Prince Cupidon for?
Couples and friends
A private apartment with its own kitchen and dining table, a few steps from a fortress and the old town centre.
History lovers
The great fortress of Sedan, a 17th-century princely palace and a Protestant temple turned church are all within a short walk.
Ardennes explorers
Sedan is a handy base for Bouillon in Belgium, Charleville-Mézières and the fortified town of Rocroi.
Self-caterers
With a dishwasher, oven and microwave, the apartment suits guests who prefer to cook rather than eat out every night.
Good to know before booking Prince Cupidon
- Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
- Pets are not allowed, and the property is non-smoking.
- Parking is available on site; Expedia does not state a number of spaces.
- This is a private holiday apartment managed by a private host, not a hotel with a front desk, so arrange your arrival time through the booking confirmation.
- Expedia does not name the building the unit is in. The Palais des Princes is the nearest monument according to the map position, so check the listing photos before you book.
- The listing currently has 3 reviews, all with the top rating.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay at Prince Cupidon in Sedan?
Yes. It is bookable through Expedia as a self-catering holiday apartment in the centre of Sedan, presented as a château.
Are pets allowed?
No. According to Expedia, pets are not allowed, and the property is non-smoking.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Is there parking?
Yes, Expedia states that parking is available on the premises.
How far is it from the fortress of Sedan?
About ten minutes on foot, according to Expedia. The Palais des Princes, which Wikipedia places directly below the fortress, is right next to the listing’s map position.
Is there a kitchen?
Yes. The listing mentions a kitchen with an island, a dining table, a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave.
Photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Prince Cupidon listing on Expedia.
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