Discover the hidden gem of Assenoncourt, Moselle, Lorraine

The GR5 hiking route (European path 2) links the North Sea to the Mediterranean. It enters France in Mondorff. This 75 km stage leads from Dieuze via the Pays des Etangs lakes to the summit of Donon.

Starting from Dieuze or Marsal, this round-trip route connects these two localities marked by the rich history of salt in the region. The Salt Museum and the salt marshes of Marsal, along with the Royal Saltworks of Dieuze, are the last remnants of a prosperous era. The quiet roads separating these two localities will introduce you to the typical village of Blanche-Église and the Seille valley, surrounded by wooded hills. Enjoy a stop by the Lindre pond. The Domaine de Lindre, owned by the Moselle Department, is recognized as a community and international natural site for the richness of its flora, fauna, and landscapes. It is also the largest fish pond in France.

Dieuze reveals a remarkable 18th century heritage in the heart of its former royal saltworks. The Domaine départemental de Lindre offers you a thousand hectares of water, reeds, meadows and forests and the vision of an exceptional landscape. Tarquimpol, a village located on a peninsula of the Lindre lake, will surprise you with its hidden Gallo-Roman heritage.

This circuit allows you to discover the surroundings of Dieuze by mountain bike or on horseback. This town is known for its former Royal Salt Works. Not far away, the domain of Lindre reveals a preserved nature that can be observed from various observation sites, including the very wild Tarquimpol peninsula. On the heights of the Bride forest, the view extends as far as the blue line of the Vosges.

The Seille is the backbone of the Saulnois area (Pays du Saulnois). The small river was a main thoroughfare for the flat-bottomed barges filled with “white gold”, as salt was termed, from Dieuze, Marsal, Moyenvic, and Vic-sur-Seille and managed to preserve its remarkable heritage linked to this period of salt mining. Vic-sur-Seille is where the local painter Georges de la Tour entered the history of art thanks to his chiaro-oscuro technique, and the town hosts a remarkable museum devoted to the artist.

Starting in Dieuze, this 8-km circuit takes you through the remarkable landscapes around the Lindre lake, a natural site recognised across Europe and the world for the richness of its plant and animal life and its landscapes.

The Pays des Etangs is a paradise for cycle touring with its attractive, gentle landscapes and its cycle-friendly roads. You can take all the time you want to marvel at the extraordinary panoramas, as in Tarquimpol, or awaken your curiosity at the half-timbered house "du Clément".

Starting at the little village of Rhodes by the Stock lake, you will follow the gently undulating landscape through the country and the very well-protected nature of this part of Moselle in the Lorraine Regional Natural Park.

The hiking trail of the "Cornée des Rhètes" leads you along the pond of Stock, in Rhodes and in the forest. The departure is from the church square. The name "Stock" refers to a tree stump. A part of the pond is called "Cornée des Souches" (corner of tree stumps) . The pond has known many changes.It was enlarged between 1860 and 1866 during the construction of the Saar Canal. The pond, as well as those of Mittersheim, Gondrexange and Réchicourt-le-Château are used as reservoirs for the canal. The walk goes around the campsite and continues in the middle of the reeds. Then it's time to go to the forest (be careful, a 200m section can be muddy in winter)! Before returning to the starting point, visit the Anabaptist-Menonite cemetery. There are only three in Moselle. The circular path is 8 km long and takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete.It is an easy walk.

Covering 750 hectares in the area of lakes near Sarrebourg, the Stock lake is the largest in Lorraine. Around the lake, you will be in close contact with wild, well-protected nature.

Enjoy this guided rickshaw tour to discover all of Strasbourg! Your driver and tour guide will let you in on the city's secrets! Rickshaws are a unique way to get around and see all the key sites of Strasbourg in just 1 hour and 20 minutes! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the city's key sites. Once you are comfortably seated on your rickshaw, you will start your tour by discovering the Palais Rohan. This magnificent monument with a classical façade has been classified as a historic monument. In 2009, it opened its doors to the most powerful world leaders on a NATO summit. You will then be taken to the Place Broglie to marvel at Strasbourg's stunning opera house. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade, which has been classified as a historic monument! Your visit will continue with the Place de la République, where you will admire the relics of German architecture. This stunning square is home to the German imperial district's most iconic monuments. You will then enter into the heart of the German neighbourhood to discover its Haussmann-style avenues, the European sites and the Orangerie district. You will also get a glimpse at the headquarters of the French-German cultural TV channel: Arte.   Your tour will end by a ride through the "Petite-France" neighbourhood, at the heart of the old town. Marvel at typical half-timbering houses built right above the water. You will enjoy an exceptional scenic view on the terrace of the Barrage de Vauban. Let this quaint neighbourhood - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - captivate you! Pick this tour and visit all the key places of Strasbourg in an unusual and pleasant way!

Have a nice time on your rickshaw and enjoy this guided tour to discover Strasbourg in 1 hour! Discover Strasbourg's German imperial district on your rickshaw! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the city's key sites. Once you are comfortably seated on your rickshaw, you will start your tour by discovering the Palais Rohan. This magnificent monument with a classical façade has been classified as a historic monument. In 2009, it opened its doors to the most powerful world leaders on a NATO summit. You will then be taken to the Place Broglie to marvel at Strasbourg's stunning opera house. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade, which has been classified as a historic monument! Your visit will continue with the Place de la République, where you will admire the relics of German architecture. This square is home to the German imperial district's most iconic monuments. You will then enter into the heart of the German neighbourhood to discover its Haussmann-style avenues, the European sites and the Orangerie district. You will also get a glimpse at the headquarters of the French-German cultural TV channel: Arte.  Explore Strasbourg's German district and discover its most beautiful monuments thanks to this tour!

Enjoy this guided rickshaw tour to discover Strasbourg's old town and the German imperial district! Your driver will let you in on the city's secrets during this tour! Discover the imperial district and Strasbourg's old town effortlessly thanks to your rickshaw driver! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the key sites of these neighbourhoods. Once you are comfortably seated on the rickshaw, your tour will start with Place Broglie, where you can marvel at Strasbourg's stunning opera house. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade, which has been classified as a historic monument! You will then be taken to Place de la République to admire the relics of German architecture. On this square, you will see iconic monuments from the German era: the Prefecture building, the Palais du Rhin, the National Theatre of Strasbourg and the university library. Your tour will end with the discovery of the Palais Rohan. This magnificent monument with a classical façade has been classified as a historic monument. In 2009, it opened its doors to the most powerful world leaders on a NATO summit. Thanks to this tour, you will discover the two aspects of Strasbourg - French and German - in an unusual and pleasant way!

Discover Petite-France on a fun rickshaw tour! Your driver and guide will let you in on the secrets of this neighbourhood - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Rickshaws are a unique way to get around and see all the key sites of Strasbourg in just 30 minutes! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the key sites of the "Petite-France" neighbourhood. Once you are comfortably seated on the rickshaw, your tour will start by a ride through the "Petite-France" neighbourhood, at the heart of the old town.  Marvel at typical half-timbering houses built right above the water. Let this quaint neighbourhood - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - captivate you! You will then be taken to the famous Barrage Vauban to enjoy a scenic view of the city. Discover Strasbourg's old fortifications, which consist in the 3 towers of the Ponts Couverts! Your driver will then take you to the "Aubette" shopping centre, a historic monument which is very popular among the locals. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade towering over the famous Place Kléber.     This fun tour offers panoramic views combined with a fun way of seeing the city!

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.

Built in 1725 in stone and red brick facing, which were once still visible on the eastern façade, covered with a Mansard roof over a fine framework, and set back from a vast courtyard, this house is called "Le Château". It was a farm of the Custines, lords of Guermange. The adjoining barn, with its high framework, has retained its red brick facings. The interior of this residence, which is currently being restored, is distinguished by its half-timbered partitions and French ceilings on the first floor. The house and the barn are now listed in the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques. Free guided tour by reservation only for a maximum of 4 people.

All the interior walls of the church of St Peter and St Paul, erected in 1729 and adjoining a chapel dating from 1550, are covered with frescoes representing religious scenes created by the Abbot Abbot in the 1920s. Sequential lighting accompanied by a commentary makes it possible to discover the richness of this veritable illustrated encyclopaedia of religious and popular history. Switching on the sound and light (duration: 20 min): free.

Venez découvrir la presqu'île de Tarquimpol: amateurs de nature, de paysages préservés et de lieux insolites, venez découvrir sa maison du Pays des étangs. Observez les 248 espèces d'oiseaux du site: cigognes, foulques macroules, oies cendrées, hirondelles, busard des roseaux, cygnes... Découvrez aussi le patrimoine gallo-romain caché du village. Dans un cadre bucolique et paisible, au bord de l'étang de Lindre, vous pourrez faire une pause nature pour vous désaltérer ou déguster de délicieuses glaces. Espace muséographique, au bord de l'étang de Lindre, faune et flore, randonnées, animations scolaires, boissons et glaces.

The Domaine de Lindre is a nature park covering some 1,000 hectares. The jewel in its crown is the lake, Etang de Lindre, and its 11 smaller ponds which attract an exceptionally rich fauna and flora: 248 species of bird, 11 species of amphibia, 19 protected plant species, 4 species of reptile and a multitude of pond fish. Thanks to this diversity, the Domaine de Lindre is listed as a protected area in the ecological network NATURA 2000.

Thanks to the generosity of a parishioner and Abbot LOUE, a chapel was erected near Réchicourt-le-Château in 1880. It is a plain but pure building located in a small enclosure. Inside the chapel you may find a bell from 1669 which is not only rung for people's devotion to Saint-Blaise but also to warn parishioners from upcoming storms. Numerous pilgrims were coming until 1954 on February 3rd, Saint Blaise Day, to pray and have their baskets full of seeds and vegetables blessed. This benediction was supposed to guarantee farmers to have their granaries full all year long.

L'église Saint-Etienne domine le village de Riche. Si l'édifice en lui-même, comme beaucoup d'églises de campagne, est dépourvu de style, elle réserve de belles surprises au visiteur qui en franchit le seuil. Le mobilier qu'elle abrite constitue un joyau de l'art religieux. Le village de Riche s'est dramatiquement fait connaître par les combats qui ont eu lieu les 19 et 20 août 1914. En direction de Morhange, l'importante nécropole nationale de Riche abrite une chapelle gothique édifiée en 1928.

Durant cet été sur le territoire du Saulnois, de nombreux villages ouvrent les portes de leurs églises et font découvrir leur patrimoine exceptionnel. L’église d’Haraucourt-sur-Seille et ses fresques sont accessibles aux visiteurs les lundis, mardis, vendredis, samedis et dimanches. Un support de visite guidée est disponible gratuitement en ligne sur notre site internet www.eglisesouvertes.eu Eglises Ouvertes est un réseau de plus de 425 édifices religieux ouverts et accueillants au cœur de l’Europe.

The Fortified Farm is a unique place. Situated in the Regional Natural Park of Lorraine, in the middle of the forests and ponds of the Sarrebourg region, it is the ideal place for a stopover. It is open from June to September, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 14h00 to 18h00. It is preferable to call beforehand. Groups are accepted by appointment. Transform yourself into a lord for a night in its guest rooms (table d'hôtes meals on reservation) Admission: 3 €. Free for children. Free entrance during the European Heritage Days.

Enjoy a wonderful day full of avdentures and discoveries through forests, lakes and pastures by walking on the tracks of European Animals! Nestled in a green setting of 120 hectares, Sainte Croix Animal Park allows its visitors to unravel the mysteries of a good range of different species: 1500 animals living in semi-liberty. You will discover La Forêt des Loups (Wolves Forest), la Plaine des Cerfs (Deers Prairie), Le Monde Aquatique (Waterworld), wild birds and more, through a fun and educational walk or a safari-train journey.

Escape to Rhodes, at the edge of the Stock pond (710 hectares)! Nautical leisure centre, canoes, stand up paddle, fishing, children's games, restaurant nearby, possibility of camping, swimming pool and pedal boat. Launching for boats, pontoons for boats. Also in Rhodes: Sainte Croix Animal Park: Follow the trail of the animals of Europe, live a fabulous day of adventures and discoveries through forests, ponds and meadows!

Your restaurant at the Maison du Pays des Etangs. Restaurant, Tearoom, Bar. An epicurean adventure featuring local ingredients, carefully cultivated for an authentic and unforgettable culinary experience. (TEA SALON / BAR Thursday to Sunday 2 - 6 pm)

In the land of ponds, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Lorraine, the restaurant "Chez Michèle "* is a stopover dedicated to fish. Its chef Bruno Poiré offers you abundant and varied seasonal products, but also game during the hunting season and market finds over the day. It is a place where the freshness and the good taste of authentic products are favoured.

Family restaurant serving traditional cuisine, specialities from the regions of France and local produce. For your business meals, with friends or family, or for any of life's special occasions, our chef is at your disposal.

L'Embellie welcomes you to spend a pleasant moment, in a warm setting, to enjoy tasty dishes made with fresh products.

Restaurant offering traditional cuisine with fresh produce. Catering service.

On weekday lunchtimes we offer a menu of the day, and on Saturdays and Sundays we offer a choice from our slate. The restaurant has two main dining rooms for 35 to 40 people, one of which is air-conditioned, and a "banquet" room for 40 to 45 people for group meals. In summer, you can enjoy the terrace, which seats around 20.

Pub open everyday. Traditional meals: menu + daily menu. You may also enjoy an ice cream on the terrace. Pizzas/Flamms in Summer in the weekend.

Enjoy our panoramic terrace overlooking the Stock lake and its village, while savouring one of our many specialities. Open every day. A carefully selected menu with a wide choice of salads, flammekuchen and pizzas, menus and Thai specialities awaits you. Swimming pool, pedal boats and chalets for rent. Accessible to people with reduced mobility.

KM Kebab Moussey is open from tuesday to sunday. Enjoy kebabs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, nuggets, french fries and drinks.

L'auberge de Mulcey is a new place where gastronomy rhymes with conviviality and harmony. The décor is refined and chic, and Fanny in the kitchen and Bérenger in the dining room are both experienced and passionate about creative cuisine that gives seasonal produce its true value. Whether you're hosting a business meal, a family get-together or a get-together with friends, talk to them. They'll adapt to your budget and your desires.

16th and 18th century châteaux on the eastern edge of France, comfortable and welcoming, in the region of the great Moselle ponds. Delightful rooms: billiard room, library, Louis XVI drawing rooms with large paintings. The rooms, with their modern comforts, retain their old-fashioned charm. All overlook the 4-hectare landscaped park. A privileged, authentic welcome and the personal, gastronomic touch of an old Lorraine family. A stay of plenitude, where your hosts are keen to help you get to know Lorraine, a region steeped in history and international exchanges. (price reduction from the second night) Table d'hôte dinners featuring local and organic farm produce: 31? (excluding wine), on reservation. Park, private fishing pond, pétanque court, boat rides, bicycles and maps for tours and hikes.

Holiday house installed in an old farmhouse in Lorraine. Come and discover Lorraine and enjoy a stay in the Pays des Etangs. Numerous possibilities for walks in the neighbouring forests. Gîte of 140m², for 5 people, located 5km from the ponds of Lindre and Stock, the Animal Park of Sainte Croix, 14km from the wellness centre of Langatte and only 28km from the Center Parcs des Trois Forêts.

Close to the Lindre and Stock ponds, the Sainte-Croix Animal Park and the Langatte wellness centre. Cottage of 100m² in an old Lorraine farmhouse. Discovery box available. Access: from Metz, D 955 via Château-Salins, then Dieuze. From Nancy N 74 to Moyenvic then D 38 to Dieuze.

In the countryside, in the peace and quiet, in the immediate vicinity of the Etang de Lindre, which, at over 600 hectares, is the largest fish pond in France and, within the Parc Naturel Régional de Lorraine, an exceptional site for the quality and diversity of its environments - ponds, forests, meadows, wetlands, crops, reedbeds. In a farmhouse, a completely renovated, independent former farm building, with 4 spacious, bright rooms, including one accessible to people with reduced mobility. Each room has its own private bathroom with shower and toilet. Traditional breakfast (bread, viennoiserie, jam, butter) served in a beautiful common room, with a dining/living room/library area. Shops and restaurants 3km away. Walks starting from the house, church with exceptional stained-glass windows.

The country of ponds, 5 km from the Lake of Lindre-Basse, its fauna and its flora, Safaripark de Ste Croix, country of Sarrebourg in the background with the Vosges mountains nearby. You can also visit Lunéville and its castle, Nancy and the place Stanislas, Malik and his Museum of salt, Dieuze.

La Roussière : Calm and pleasant to offer you the most pleasant of stays. Equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, 2 bedrooms (1 double bed 160*200 and 2 single beds), mezzanine (1 double bed 140*190) with sitting area, bathroom equipped with a large shower (1.73m²). Covered carport. Closed garage on request. Private terrace. Baby accessories. Deposit 200€. Charges included. Gite located in the heart of the Saulnois, between Nancy, Metz and Strasbourg and 6km from Dieuze.

A former farmhouse renovated into a large house, Yvette has fitted it out according to her experiences and her travels, which have given it an authentic character. She has decided to share this large house with people who want to discover the Grand Est and the Pays du Saulnois, renowned for its ponds and its heritage. You will even be able to see storks and many other animals. Yvette will always welcome you with a smile and make you feel at home.

Chambres d'hôtes "Chez Régine" - Sleeps 8 with TV and wifi access. Each room with private bathroom. Baby equipment. Access to a closed garage for bikes or motorcycles.

Welcome to Romécourt Estate (Domaine de Romécourt)! Come to spend the night in the castle's annexe, recently renovated: you may find a fitted kitchen, a spacious living-room with a TV, wifi, a DVD player, board games and more! On the first floor, enjoy two en-suite rooms (both double rooms) and a children bedroom for 2. A baby cot is also available on request. Come to relax close to the fireplace in the living-room in Winter.

Come to "Domaine de Romécourt" (Romécourt estate) and spend the night in an authentic former fortified farm. There, you will find a fitted kitchen, a spacious living room with a TV, wifi, etc. On the first floor, there are two en-suite rooms (both are double rooms) and a bedroom for children (2 single beds). A Baby's cot is also available.