L'Ardennais

H. Lessieux et Cie was a French manufacturer of automobiles.

Company History

The company Rethel began in 1900 or 1901 with the production of automobiles, which were marketed as L' Ardennaise. 1901 or 1903 production ended. There was no connection to Maison Demorgny, who had also cars under this brand name.

Rolling stock

The only model 5 CV was equipped with a single cylinder engine and shaft drive. The engine had interchangeable cylinder for water or air cooling. The open bodies offered optional space for two or four people.