Historic escape in Rodemack, Moselle, Lorraine

What strange experiments and discoveries are contained in the old "botanist's notebook" that Camille and Victor have just discovered in the attic of their grandmother Suzanne? Follow the two children on a quest in the heart of the village and the Citadel Park in Rodemack, in the footsteps of their ancestor. Will they discover the mysteries of the great trees? Will they find the secrets that nature is hiding from them? Download the free BALUDIK application from the App Store* or Google Play*, activate your smartphone's location and search for routes around you, then download the desired route. APPLICATION ONLY AVAILABLE IN FRENCH !

The secret language of trees, the thousand virtues of nettles or the importance of hedges, you will learn more about the richness of the nature that surrounds us by following this playful Jean-Marie Pelt trail. From the medieval town of Rodemack to the Moselle countryside, via the sandy lawns of Grund, nature and botany are yours to discover. Follow the green "Centre Jean-Marie Pelt" signs.

The secret language of trees, the thousand virtues of nettles or the importance of living hedges... panels with observation games will enable budding hikers to discover the mysteries and richness of the nature that surrounds us by following this Jean-Marie Pelt family loop. From the medieval town of Rodemack to the Moselle countryside, via the sandy lawns of Grund, nature and botany are open to all. Follow the fluorescent pink "Centre Jean-Marie Pelt" signs.

Just 150 years ago, in 1871, an unusual tourist stayed for a few weeks in a hotel in Altwies, a small town on the Luxembourg border. This cycle tour, punctuated by anecdotes and extracts from his travel diaries, pays tribute to Victor Hugo, the illustrious poet, writer and cartoonist. Download the BALUDIK application free of charge from the App Store* or Google Play*, activate your smartphone's localisation and search for routes around you, then download the route you want. APPLICATION ONLY AVAILABLE IN FRENCH !

This circular trail takes you to a host of heritage sites in Cattenom and neighbouring towns: Mirgenbach Lake, Usselskirch tower, remarkable stations of the cross, villages, and Rodemack Citadel. Informative panels (maps, heritage sites to explore, etc.) are found at each of the three trailheads: Mirgenbach Lake carpark in Cattenom, “Cap Vert” swimming pool carpark in Breistroff-la-Grande, ramparts carpark in Rodemack.

A six-kilometre trail encircles Mirgenbach Lake, an exceptional area where industry, mankind, and nature cohabitate. Dotted with informational panels, the trail explains the role of this manmade lake and takes you on a tour of the plants and animals species that live there. The lake was created at the same time as the Cattenom power plant.

In the middle of winter 1940, the soldiers Hugues and Erwan, based at the Galgenberg structure, are entrusted with a mission of the utmost importance: to find Corporal Louis! Help the two friends in their adventure and go to the front of the Maginot Line in Cattenom! This route, linked to the new Maginot Trail, allows you to discover the salient as a whole and the functions and interactions of the large works, small works, barracks, shelters, casemates and blockhouses. Download the free BALUDIK application from the App Store* or Google Play*, activate your smartphone's location and search for routes around you, then download the desired route. APPLICATION ONLY AVAILABLE IN FRENCH !

This pleasant 12-km trail will take you from church to church, from Gavisse to Berg-sur-Moselle, via Haute-Kontz and Rettel. You will see the church of Saint-Antoine in Gavisse built in 1865, the church of Saint Hubert in Haute-Kontz built in 1734 on a rock overlooking the valley of the Moselle and resting on Roman foundations, the old church of Rettel and, to its right, the convent created in the year 800 by the sisters of Charlemagne, then the church of Berg-sur-Moselle. Take the time to observe the natural surroundings and enjoy the forest and fields on one side and the Moselle valley on the other.

Follow this path that mainly winds through the forest to discover several buildings on the Maginot Line. Forge a better understanding of the region’s military past as you observe the various blockhaus along the way and enjoy the unspoilt natural setting. Since 2020, this trail shares a section with the newly created linear route (marked by the yellow diamonds – same starting point at Soetrich, clockwise direction) that aims to take in as many of the sector’s military structures as possible. Some of them can be visited. The linear route will take you to Cattenom, on the edge of Moselle (length: 17km).

Follow the signs for a countryside walk! They will take you into the forest for a glimpse places that emerge from the past and typify the Moselle countryside. In the heart of Zoufftgen state forest, there is a place called “Kanonenplatz”. According to local historians, this is where the guns that were used during the siege of the city of Luxembourg by French troops in 1684 were stored. Along the route you can also see the imposing Fogelsang farm, a forest refuge in Zoufftgen and the Chapelle Saint Antoine. The 12-km walk ends in front of the Neo-Gothic church of Saint Rémi.

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.

EXCEPTIONALLY CLOSED from 13th to 16th June inclusive (SHOW). Built on the foundations of a medieval castle founded by the Lords of Rodemack in the 12th century, the Citadel of Rodemack has its roots in the Middle Ages. Let yourself be carried away by centuries of military history and visit its impressive Renaissance cellar with a remarkable barrel vault. It also has a 22-metre deep wheel well and a beautiful guard room. Stroll through its park and discover its remarkable towers and buildings! SITE CLOSED FROM OCTOBER TO END APRIL.

EXCEPTIONALLY CLOSED from 13th to 16th June inclusive (SHOW). Step into this wooded park and let your imagination take you back in time. The ideal place for a stroll, the park features a number of remarkable buildings including a chapel, former stables and towers that are key to understanding the site’s military function. It also harbours a variety of tree species. Visit the towers, the parapet walk and the fortifications to observe the surrounding area. Nature lovers and fans of military art, there is something for everyone. SITE CLOSED FROM OCTOBER TO THE END OF APRIL.

Rodemack, awarded as a "Plus Beaux Villages de France" (Most Beatiful Village of France) has a rich architectural and natural heritage. Nicknamed the "Little Carcassonne of Lorraine", this medieval village is still surrounded by 800m of battlements dating from the 15th century and you enter it via the fortified gate of Sierck, which was built by the inhabitants themselves in the 14th century. There is a signposted walking route around the village.

A pre-Roman style church has existed here as far back as the year 915. In 1783, following the Thirty Years’ War, the church was rebuilt under the guidance of priest-builder Pierre Emeringer (whose tombstone, located the outer north face, is adorned with a monstrance, tibias, and angel heads). It was built on the exact location of the previous church, but was oriented differently due to a lack of space.

Created in 1990 by the Association "Les Amis des Vieilles Pierres pour la Sauvegarde de Rodemack", the Medieval Garden evokes the “hortus conclusus” of fortified castles. It is an enclosed garden with cultivated areas forming geometric patterns. Each cultivated area is bordered by a cobblestone path. Several species are found here : Medicinal plants: borage, salad burnet, camomile, lemon balm, sage, etc. Herbs and fragrant plants: patience dock, tarragon, Welsh onion, lavender, angelica, savory, etc. Flowers: cornflower, forget-me-not, lupin, China aster, and last but not least: rose, the ultimate medieval flower. Various trees and trimmed hedges are planted around the garden, such as blackcurrant, medlar, and cherry.

Enjoy the tranquillity of this secluded spot overlooking the village walls. The grounds are equipped with a table and two benches with games for children, a petanque court and tie rods for horses.

The Chapel of Our Lady was built in 1658 by the village’s inhabitants. Its exterior architecture is very stripped-down. It takes the form of a long, single-celled nave and features a barrel vault, a door beneath two oculi, and an imperial-style roof. This chapel is still the site of a pilgrimage on Pentecost Monday to celebrate the Holy Spirit.

The picnic area affords a beautiful view of the village ramparts. It has 2 tables and a waste bin, and is found near the ramparts car park. A plus point, it is located right near the bakery and Lehmberg farm, for gourmets keen to savour local produce!

Small place far from the road.

In Rodemack, on the road to Fixem, this picnic area offers a lovely view of the surrounding countryside. There is a table and two benches.

Jaouad treats you to his foodtruck. On the menu: burgers, but above all couscous for which he alone has the recipe, and which will take you on a journey to Morocco. You can find him on Tuesday at the Roussy-le-Village market, on Wednesday at the Rodemack market, on Friday at Volmerange-les-Mines on the Place Raymond Locatelli and on Saturday at the Cattenom market.

A traditional cuisine, which favours short circuits: the Schneider farm in Fixem for its meat and eggs, the grocery shop "A deux pas du lavoir" in Rodemack for its fresh fruit and vegetables ... and Dame nature for the aromatic herbs, rhubarb and strawberries from the garden! Here, no fuss! You will leave with a smile and a full stomach.

This food truck, which travels through the towns and villages of France and Luxembourg, offers you delicious and authentic recipes prepared with quality products: bread prepared by the artisan baker and fresh ingredients prepared by hand. You will also find this food truck on Thursdays in the car park in rue des Peupliers in Gavisse. Schedule published every week on the Atelier du Gourmet website.

On the Luxembourg border, Beny'a Pizza offers you pizzas cooked over a wood fire. Wednesdays in Evrange and Fridays in Basse-Rentgen.

A restaurant in lovely green surroundings … that’s the appeal of this establishment. It is just a stone’s throw from town but in a very natural setting. For family meals, receptions, weddings, seminars (including an introduction to golf, if you like) or business meals, the golf course restaurant can adapt to your requirements, concocting delicious meals and just the atmosphere you want! Come for lunch and watch the players practice their swing. An added benefit: outside of regular mealtimes, the restaurant has a menu of quick dishes available all afternoon.

Comme à la Maison is a traditional restaurant that offers fresh and local products, home-made and with organic vegetables. Discover the "bouchées à la reine maison à notre façon", the "fish and chips d'aiglefin maison", the "magret de canard du sud-ouest rôti au miel et son écrasée de pommes de terre" but also salads like the salade paysanne tiède, the salade Caesar or the salade de la mer. There is something for eve

Find the Flammkueches de Flampat, cooked in a wood fire, in Mondorff on Thursdays and Fridays on the town hall square and on the ramparts car park in Rodemack on Wednesdays and Sundays. Presence on Sunday morning at the big free market in Rodemack on the square in front of the gymnasium.

This café is a PMU and lotto bar. The family and relaxed atmosphere will allow you to spend a good moment around a coffee.

"El Camino" is a Mexican food truck that offers you the opportunity to discover Mexican specialties and flavours, and where only fresh products are cooked. It's a fast and mobile restaurant that can be set up in your neighbourhood or during your events. You can find the El Camino food truck on Monday at the roundabout in Roussy-le-Village, on Tuesday in the car park of the Altbach hostel in Mondorff, on Wednesday in Boust on the distillery square, on Thursday in the car park of the ramparts in Rodemack and on Friday in Évrange.

Between Metz and the Luxembourg border, in the small village of Malling, chef Alexis Baudin and his team welcome you. A setting conceived and imagined with respect for the surrounding nature. In the middle of the garden, the magnificent cedar, over 100 years old, is the new spectator of a creative, committed and environmentally-friendly cuisine.

Le secret du Château welcomes you to one of the most beautiful lanes in the village, with the rocky promontory right on the gite. Ideally located in the centre of the village, it has all the facilities you need for a pleasant stay in one of France's most beautiful villages.

This rural holiday rental lies in the heart of Rodemack, one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France® (France’s finest villages), just 6 km from Cattenom. It is ideal for holidaymakers and business travellers. Make the most of your stay to visit the village and its citadel.

In the heart of one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France®, this communal flat sleeps 5 people and is located on the 2nd floor of Rodemack's rural community centre. The flat has a small kitchen and a bathroom with WC. There are a number of nature sites and signposted footpaths in the surrounding area.

In the heart of one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France®, this communal flat sleeps 2 people and is located on the 2nd floor of Rodemack's rural community centre. The flat has a small kitchen and a bathroom with WC. There are a number of nature sites and signposted footpaths in the surrounding area.

The spacious “Gîte des Remparts” is located in the heart of the Pays des Trois Frontières area on the borders of Luxembourg (6 km) and Germany (20 km), in the charming medieval town of Rodemack, known as the “petite Carcassonne Lorraine”. Explore this charming village and its surroundings following one of the walking and discovery trails through the forest or across the countryside.

Located on the edge of the village of Rodemack, the motorhome service area provides black water drainage and drinking water refilling. Stay for as long as you like, free of charge, to make the most of your visit to what is officially recognised as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”. Service available from March to the end of September.

In a quiet village 3 km from the Luxembourg border and 15 km from Thionville, this 85 m² single-storey holiday rental is found on a 16th-century Lorraine farm. It has been completely renovated but retains all its authenticity. There is a private parking space in the courtyard of the property, plus a terrace and a private enclosed south-facing garden. The house has its own mailbox.

Detached, one-storey home located in the Semming hamlet with outdoor area and garden.

Gîte of excellent comfort in the annex of the former presbytery, completely renovated, in the heart of the village, a few kilometres from the Luxembourg border and Cattenom.

Gîte of excellent comfort in the old presbytery, completely renovated, in the heart of the village, a few kilometres from the Luxembourg border and Cattenom. The gîte has a private terrace overlooking a large shared garden.