Domaine St Christophe Gla

The Canvas Frills Lodge at Domaine St Christophe is one of the tents that are located on this working farm on top of a hill surrounded by forest, on the coast of Meuse. With its beautiful Friesian horses full of character, the location is a wonderful combination of new and old.

The cloister dates back to the year 707 and the Celts left their mark, leaving behind many magnificent buildings called Menhirs. The farm specialises in training and breeding the Friesians, which are joined every year by new adorable, tottering foals. There are also mini donkeys, dogs, cats and the forest animals on the farm. With a little luck, you will come across deer and make other sightings, especially early in the morning or around sunset. The farm has a private restaurant on the premises if you do not feel up to cooking.

A forest walk to la Butte de Montsec (5km) is definitely worth doing to see the beautiful 360-degree panoramic view of up to 30km away on a clear day. You can also choose a mountain bike trip or take a walk with the mini donkeys. Carriage rides are sometimes arranged. Experienced riders can ride through these beautiful woods with the horses and riding lessons on experienced Friesian horses are offered.

The Canvas Frills Lodge has a double bed, a bunk bed, and a single bed, sleeping a maximum of six guests. There is an en-suite bathroom with shower and basin, a flushing toilet, deck chairs, an outdoor cooker, an extended canopy for the wooden floored covered veranda, and cold running water. The lodge comes with a starter pack made up of wood for heating and cooking, starter pack candles, and lamp oil. Kitchen linen is provided and there is ample parking space. Any stay includes a tour of this working farm.

There is the lake Lac de Madine 10 km away, or the Meuse for canoeing. Further afield, there are the cities of Metz and Nancy, or closer, Verdun and Bar-le-Duc, for day trips. The stunning 13th-century Notre Dame Cathedral at Reims is also reachable.