Rustic Countryside Eco Retreat with Snail Farm Experience Near Uzemain, France

Description

In a quiet, pastoral corner of the Vosges, there is a snail farm that also welcomes geese and chickens. At the heart of this unique property, you’ll find a small retreat where you can unwind at the slow pace of a snail. Simply enjoy the small pleasures of lush nature or the gentle warmth of the local thermal waters. A place where calm, respect for nature, passion, and love for animals reign.

SPACE
You are secluded in nature, about fifteen minutes from Épinal, in a peaceful hamlet in the heart of the Vosges thermal region, just a few hundred meters from where your hosts, Carole & Luigi, live. Your home offers a stunning, calming view of the surrounding nature through its expansive windows!

Discover the craft of snail farming during your stay, as Carole & Luigi will be delighted to welcome you and share their passion, their farm (visits available from June to September), and their products, which you can, of course, taste: with Comté, Bleu, or persillade… A time capsule of flavor, learning, and escape! Note: the snails are raised in a dedicated enclosure, so they won’t visit your retreat. You may, however, encounter some chickens, who enjoy a free-range life!

You have all the amenities in 14 square meters, perfectly optimized:
Sleeping area: a queen-size bed (160x200 cm, 2 adults) and a convertible sofa (1 extra adult, additional sleeping option)
Kitchen area: refrigerator, electric stovetop, sink, utensils, dishes, and condiments
Living/dining area: table and chairs
Bathroom: sink, shower, and eco-friendly toilet (composting toilet)
Soaps, towels, and bed linen provided
Electric radiator heating
Portable fans for cooling (no air conditioning)
Outdoor furniture (except winter): wooden terrace, table, chairs, deckchairs
Running and drinkable water
Cleaning included
Free parking
For dining (additional cost, reservation at least 48 hours before your stay, then subject to availability), Carole and Luigi offer:
Breakfast (€10 per person)
Appetizer boards (€30 per board, order at least 48 hours in advance)
Baskets of farm products: crispy snails, etc.

GOOD TO KNOW:
The home is set in nature. As such, some rules apply during your stay:
High fire risk in the forested area — smoking is strictly forbidden inside and around the refuge, as well as lighting any flame (no barbecue)
Wastewater is filtered by plants — please only use the 100% natural products provided
Pets are not allowed (sorry to your four-legged friends)

ACCESS
Check-in: from 6:00 PM
Early check-in possible depending on host availability
Check-out: before 11:00 AM
Key box available for late arrivals
Free parking near the retreat

NOTES
The home is on Carole and Luigi’s farm, and they live a little further away in their house. You may encounter them (and their dogs) during your stay.
No Wi-Fi in the lodging (but 4G generally works well on-site).
The home entrance is slightly elevated. The accommodation is not suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM).
Bed linen is washed but not ironed.
From your retreat, enjoy nearby adventures:
Bains les Bains thermal baths: 15 min
Épinal, historic town with many monuments: 15 min
Épinal Castle: 20 min
Cité de l’Image: 20 min
Remiremont, beautiful royal town: 25 min
Plombières-les-Bains village: 25 min
Terraced Gardens: 25 min
Miniature Park: 25 min
Faymont waterfall: 30 min
Saône spring: 20 min
Turquoise Source of Planey: 35 min
Vosges summit Tête des Cuveaux: 35 min
Luxeuil-les-Bains thermal baths: 40 min
Vittel thermal baths: 40 min
Contrexéville thermal baths: 45 min
Grande Cascade de Tendon: 40 min
Gorges de Crosery: 45 min
Gérardmer, its lake and ski resort: 55 min
La Bresse-Hohneck ski resort: 1 h
Vosges Regional Natural Park, with peaks, lakes, waterfalls, hikes: 1 h
Plateau of a Thousand Ponds, “Little Finland”: 1 h
Hautes-Mynes: 1 h
Saut de l'Ognon: 1 h
And many more: hikes, castles, historic monuments, and charming local villages for a peaceful getaway

Distances from major cities:
Nancy: 1 h 15
Strasbourg: 2 h 20
Dijon: 2 h
Metz: 2 h
Besançon: 1 h 50
Mulhouse: 1 h 50
Freiburg im Breisgau: 2 h 20
Basel: 2 h
Bern: 3 h
We immerse you in extraordinary adventures, close to local communities. Our concept? We create stunning retreats in France and install them for free with friendly hosts who want to welcome travelers at the heart of their regions, passions, and local curiosities. Our goal is to set up 1,000 retreats with 1,000 fantastic hosts worldwide (Antarctica included). Welcome to La Forge aux Rampants, with Carole, Luigi, and Manon!

ADDITIONAL RULES
Here are the house rules for your stay:
1 - Do not operate heaters without first opening the designated wooden trap.
2 - High fire risk: smoking is strictly prohibited inside the refuge and on surrounding grounds. No flames allowed (barbecue, candles, etc.)
3 - Do not tamper with electrical systems to prevent hazards.
4 - Maintain indoor temperature above 10°C to avoid freezing.
5 - Do not disconnect smoke detectors for safety reasons.

These rules must be respected and are your personal responsibility. We are not liable for incidents caused by non-compliance.

Rustic Countryside Eco Retreat with Snail Farm Experience Near Uzemain, France