Discover the gems of Ville-sur-yron, Meurthe-et-Moselle

The 1870 battlefields are found on the "back" of the plateau, which opens up to the west towards the Côtes de Meuse hills. Along the paths you will come across many monuments erected in memory of the soldiers and a variety of educational and fun activities.

Nestling at the bottom of the Gorzia valley, Gorze is a natural attraction for walkers. The many wooded paths climb quickly to the heights, where breathtaking panoramas open up towards the Moselle valley and the surrounding hills.

On the left bank of the Moselle, Ancy-sur-Moselle and Novéant-sur-Moselle are excellent starting points for hikes. The village of Dornot, perched on the heights, is characteristic of the wine-making villages on these slopes, with its narrow, twisting streets offering beautiful views over the Moselle valley.

On the right bank of the Moselle valley, Jouy-aux-Arches and Corny-sur-Moselle occupy a favoured location. Jouy-aux-Arches is known for its impressive aqueduct, built by the Gallo-Romans to carry drinking water from the springs of Gorze to Metz, a distance of 22 km.

The GR5 hiking route links the North Sea to the Mediterranean. It enters France in Mondorff. This second stage takes hikers from the Côtes de Moselle hills to the Pays des Etangs lakes of Dieuze.

Starting from the multi-purpose hall in Norroy-le-Veneur, the circuit explores the villages on the slopes of the Messin region, where the landscape is dotted with vineyards, market gardens and buildings that constitute a remarkable architectural heritage. This is a pleasant circuit, ideal for families thanks to the many safe cycling facilities.

While the village of Norroy-le-Veneur owes its name to nuts (from “Nogaredum”: the Land of Nuts), it was also well-known for its vines until the 19th century. To counter the ravages of phylloxera, it was to develop fruit growing, with strawberries and other fruits, as is borne out by the orchards still found on the slopes. This village, which dates back certainly as far as the Merovingian period, also boasts an outstanding architectural heritage, with numerous fountains, its fortified church and the old mill, where the most recent extension and the bucket wheel date from 1845.

The GR5F hiking route leads from the source of the Moselle in Bussang to its confluence with the Rhine in Koblenz. It enters France in Apach and provides a link via the Moselle valley. This short second stage leads walkers from Yutz to Rombas via the Côtes de Moselle hills.

The village of Arry, perched on the heights of the Côtes de Moselle hills, offers breathtaking views over the Moselle valley and the Lorraine plateau. This special site favours the development of plant and animal life characteristic of chalk grassland.

Between the 14th and 16th centuries, a climate of insecurity reigned on the banks of the Moselle and the Seille due to the many conflicts between the Republic of Metz and the Duchies of Lorraine and Bar, each of which tried to claim this rich land for its own. At the centre of old winegrowing villages clinging to the hillsides, fortified churches that were used as defensive structures bear witness to the insecurity of bygone days. The church in Sillegny is an example of this: Erected in the 15th century, it contains some remarkable frescoes, perfectly preserved. This circuit at the gates of Metz, between the slopes of the Moselle and the valley of the Seille, is a skilful blend of history, the local area and modernity.

Museum Gaspar is housed in the residence of the middle-class family Gaspar from Arlon who had set up in this house (1893) that was built in 1842. It was renovated in 2004. The two most famous members of this family are animal sculptor Jean-Marie Gaspar (1861-1931) and Charles Gaspar (1971-1950) who was a photographer and a sponsor. He gave his house to the town of Arlon on the condition they make a museum of it, dedicated to his brother's work and that put into honour the history and the heritage of Arlon. At the first floor, theree are two restored salons identical to a middle-class salon from the early 20th century that show Jean-Marie Gaspar's sculptures. and the art and picture collection of Charles Gaspar. The rest of the first floor is dedicated to temporary exhibitions of the museum that alternates artv and history. A religion room shows collections about the abbey of Orval and to the people's devotion at the 18th century, and also relics from the ancient Saint-Martin church. But the Masterpiece is the famous altarpiece Retable de Fisenne - a 16th century masterpiece from the Antwerp school. Guided tours only on request by phone 063.600.654 or musee.gaspar@skynet.be (Original text by MT du Pays d?Arlon)This beautiful house was a bank at the origin. It was bought in 1893 by a middle-class family from Arlon, the family Gaspar. Jean Gaspar (1861-1931) was a sculptor. He was trained by the Antwerp sculptor Jef Lambeaux. His works are in bronze and in plaster and they are exhibited in the salons that have been restorated as they were in his house. His brother Charles (1871-1950) was a photographer, a collector and a sponsor. He gave this house to the town of Arlon. It hosts the library of the Archaeological Institute of the Belgian Province of Luxembourg and its secretary office since 1954. A wide part of the museum is also dedicated to temporary exhibitions about art and history of Arlon.

Rich in the Gallo-Roman past of Arlon, the museum houses an impressive collection that bears witness to the daily life of this period.One of the peculiarities of the museum is its imposing and rich lapidary collection, composed of several dozen fragments of ancient funerary monuments.These blocks and the objects from Roman craftsmanship will teach you more about daily life at that time.

Church built around 1840, converted in 1896 into a patriotic memorial of the Mars-la-Tour battle in August 1870.

Pond Lachaussée (300 ha) is located at the crossroads of a vast network of wetlands of major biological interest, labeled RAMSAR in the heart of the clay plains of the Woëvre. This pond has extensive reed beds and bushy areas surrounded by very welcoming wet meadows for many water birds. Three bird observatories allow the public to watch the birds without disturbing the environment: 1. Domaine du Vieux Moulin, nursing home of France's Paralysed Association (APF), the observatory is installed on the dike of the pond and to learn about the discovery of the birds. Nearby, a fixed panoramic telescope is available. A reading table also helps give some pointers. 2. On the north cornea of ​​the pond, an observation tower provides an interesting perspective on this wild part of the pond and offers a view on the reed beds. The wetlands trail passes by. 3. On the D131 between the villages of Haumont-Les-Lachaussée Lachaussée and a bird observatory located above the water offers a remarkable view of the pond and the Domaine du Vieux Moulin. This observatory is accessible to people with disabilities. A bicycle rack allows for easy parking without entering the environment. Starting from the Domaine du Vieux Moulin, a discovery trail of wetlands (12km) lets go around the pond (Follow the signs for hiking). This landscaped route offers discovering the fauna and flora of the pond, rich forests and damp meadows which surround it. On the way, a bridge leads to the "Old Oak" several centuries old. In winter, before sunset, you can see the cranes returning to the dorm. To maintain the ecological interests of the site, it has been a nature reserve classification Régionale.Une specific regulation applies to it. The Conservatory of Natural Spaces of Lorraine, site manager, developed in partnership with the Domaine du Vieux Moulin, owner of the pond, recovery missions and animations that can be found in the calendar of nature activities.

The Musée de la Guerre de 1870 et de l'Annexion is the only museum of its kind in France. Located in Gravelotte, it is the ideal place to discover the history of the Franco-Prussian War and its consequences for the region. A 900 m² permanent exhibition, ranging from historical objects to maps and documents of the period, plunges you into the daily life of soldiers and civilians during this conflict.

This imposing neo-Romanesque building was inaugurated by Wilhelm II on May 11, 1905. It stands at the center of the military cemetery, where the bodies of numerous German and French soldiers who fell during the fierce fighting of August 16-18, 1870, are buried.

From prehistory to the present day, the museum traces the story of the ‘Terre de Gorze’, the extensive abbey territory. Films present the Gallo-Roman aqueduct and the abbey history.

Originally, Saint-Rémi, secular foundation, was a State private chapel. But the main family from Onville, heir to the founder of the field, had to settle after Mil Year, to ensure the function of local attorney in favor of Gorze. Walter Knight of Onville in 1227 establishes a will completely in favor of gorzienne Abbey and Saint-Rémi parish. The original modest chapel was probably enlarged a first time in the ninth century. The aster was already looking like it still remains, at least for the inhabited part. The eastern part of the aster was only made up of winemakers houses whose cellars in the basement are now very often uninhabited. The aster would have been in work during the eighteenth century, which would have resulted in the need to temporarily remove the houses at the rear. Built at the expense of the community, rectangular and imposing bell tower is a fine example of what could be a fortified tower in the Middle Ages.

Arboretum with trees coming from different continents. Come to explore an educational path (notice board on the various trees).

Issues related to the presence of one of the finest vineyards in the sector caused envy to the Carolingian period. It was decided at the Messina yard to give the villa in Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains. from private property, Bayoncourt became Bayonville when the ban was given to the clergy. Saint-Gorgon Gorze retained property in the communal territory, and the appointment of a High-Lorraine Duke at the end of the tenth century was reflected in the amputation of a "fine piece" of local vineyards in favor of the monks of Belgian abbey of Orval. And, once the duke confessed St. Peter in Nonnains, was built on land of this abbey fortress of Prény, part of the village depended directly. This property of complexity because of the aster St. Julien a special case of Val Mad. Classic Middle Ages, aster took the form of madin model, but with the originality to have at the end of the right wing, a stately house that local tradition called it the "castle with three towers ". The habitat was initially built around the vineyard and the aster. Around the church, if the side cemetery disappeared, homes and houses are still there on more than half of the "horseshoe". In 1826, the bell tower was still equipped with a hoarding, then removed for run down and replaced by the "floor of the belfry" covered slate. The most powerful buttresses that still owns the church attest that it has not had in the eighteenth century of major refurbishments. The current altar bears a remarkable tabernacle dating from the early years of the eighteenth century.

Washhouse with courtyard. Sculpture of a laundress at work by Denis Mellinger.

Excavations were carried out from 1967 to 1993 on the site of a former medieval castle. Archaeologists uncovered several levels of sarcophagi, particularly in the vicinity of the priory's chevet. Part of the necropolis does not seem to predate the 12th century, but a series of tombs dates from the Merovingian period. The sarcophagi are of various directions and structures, some monolithic, others made up of several fitted stones, even bearing traces of reuse. The site also features a Gallic rampart, an 11th- and 12th-century Merovingian necropolis, a medieval priory dating from the 9th to 18th centuries, the ruins of a 12th-century feudal castle, a 12th-century medieval necropolis and an artisanal facility (bread oven, lime kiln).

Country farm in a former convent dating from the 23rd century. Georgette cooks farm products for you: capon, piglet, guinea fowl etc. Charcuterie, roast potatoes and all our delicious regional mirabelle plum desserts. Also self-catering. Located 5 kms from the A4, and 12 kms from the A31. Tours of the farm available. Don't forget to book!

Italian-style sandwich shop.

Pizzeria. Homemade dough.

Quality regional products in a chic, cosy atmosphere.

Turkish cuisine, eat-in or takeaway.

Small, family-run restaurant serving Italian specialities, on the premises or to take away.

Café and dining bar. Did you know that you can now book O'Bello for your private or business functions? Visit our website.

Italian cuisine in a warm atmosphere.

Come and enjoy a cuisine that celebrates potatoes in all their forms: baked, fresh and roasted. You can also enjoy salads, carpaccios and grilled meats in a contemporary setting.

The Crocodile restaurants offer a warm welcome with a theme of trains and their history, fresh produce buffets, unlimited drinks and tasty grilled meats.

Lachaussée Lakes 1km - Madine Lake 20km - Metz 40km - Nancy 60km. A spacious gite, in a quiet, typical little village in the Lorraine Regional Natural Park. First floor: 3 bedrooms (6 single beds), bathroom with bath, separate WC. On ground floor: 1 bedroom (2 single beds) with access to the terrace on the same level, bathroom and WC, a vast living room with kitchen area (fully equipped), dining room and lounge, central patio, well-equipped food storage room. Sheets provided and beds made up. Terrace opening onto un-enclosed garden with trees. Accessible for guests with reduced mobility. Easy parking, boules terrain and children’s games nearby. Expenses not included but sheets included. Non-smoking gite.

Madine Lake 20km - Lachaussée 1km - Metz, Verdun, Pont à Mousson 35km - Nancy 60km. This charming property is in the Lorraine Regional Natural Park, in a peaceful hamlet close to the Côtes de Meuse hills. It offers a modern living room opening onto the garden where you can choose between enjoying the benefits of the sun or the shade of the mature trees. First floor: 3 bdrms (6 single beds), 1 bathroom, 1 cloakroom, 1 separate WC. Grd floor: fitted kitchen with freezer, microwave. Dining room, sitting room. Food storage room (washing machine, tumble dryer), WC. Beds made up on your arrival. Child's bed, telephone and cleaning on request. Non-smoking gite.

Modern, upscale gîte with 3 bedrooms and private bathroom. Fully-equipped kitchen, living room, lovely terrace, Jacuzzi... awaiting you for a relaxing, natural stay close to the Lachaussée ponds nature reserve.

We welcome you to an old barn in the middle of the Moselle countryside, in the village of Rezonville, nestled on the high plateau of Lorraine. It's a green setting, yet close to Metz and Verdun, on the road to Lac de Madine, and at the heart of a historic area where the great battles of the 1870 war took place. Our family will be delighted to welcome you to our guest rooms for family gatherings, sports or business activities, and will be happy to provide tourist advice to help you discover our beautiful region.

Lovely spacious bedroom comprising a sleeping area with 160 cm bed, bathroom and kitchenette/living room. You will be delighted with the traditional style and decor of the room. Private entrance. Access to the garden from the terrace. Cot available on request. Verdun 30 km, A4 motorway 10 km, Metz 50 km.

After a day's work or a day out in the wide-open spaces of the Meuse, take a break at "La Bergerie Francique" guest house for a green getaway, in a bucolic setting, in the tranquility of the countryside. Whether you're in transit, sightseeing or just passing through, you'll find comfortable guest rooms with the option of a home-cooked table d'hôte meal (starter, main course, dessert, drinks included) made with fresh, local ingredients. The two bedrooms include a dining room, a shower room with washbasin and toilet, and a small garden with terrace. Wifi, ChromeCast, small fridge, coffee maker, kettle available. Breakfast included in the price. Parking available. Nearby, the Lachaussée ponds offer a nature break for walking or birdwatching. 40 km from Verdun and Metz, Lac de Madine 20 km away.

Set in a renovated farmhouse at the foot of the Meuse hills, the gîte is 25 km from Verdun.

40m² storey-house. Living-area with an open kitchen, sofa beds (suitable for 2 children). One bedroom (1 double bed) bathroom withc shower and W.C.

Attractive, light-filled gîte in a 13th-century farmhouse full of character. Farmhouse inn by reservation and sale of farm produce.

Gîte in a 13th-century country farmhouse. Farmhouse inn by reservation and sale of farm produce.