Comedians born in Charleville-Mezieres

Charleville-Mézières, capital of the Ardennes in northeastern France, straddles the Meuse river near the Belgian border. It is celebrated for its elegant Place Ducale, for being the birthplace of the poet Arthur Rimbaud, and for a renowned international puppetry festival. This strong theatrical tradition gives the town an artistic streak, and its stages increasingly host touring stand-up as French live comedy continues to spread.