Things to see and do Lorraine

The vacation on the farm tells you? This concept has what to convince your marmots, to make school empty! Odile and Luc Muller, organic farmers, welcome children aged 6 to 12, during school holidays, but also on Wednesdays for recreational workshops. The themes are varied, ranging from organic farm to environmental sustainability. Discover the universe of the farm, with its pet animals: dairy cows, rabbits, hens… and of course the donkey, the children's friend! Possibility of camping on site.

Here is an element of the Maginot line since 2002 by a passionate association. And, in addition to restoring this shelter from the famous French defence line, these volunteers offer guided tours by appointment throughout the year. An immersion that is worth the detour because it allows to understand the daily life of the 1972 men who lived in this structure abandoned by the army in. 

In Wesserling textile is a tradition and the ideal place for Bleu des Vosges, a shop dedicated to dressmakers and fans of creative hobbies. 500^{m2 of} fabrics, yarns and materials for all seams. A colourful universe with a vast choice: clothing fabrics, furnishing fabrics, wool, haberdashery and even luggage, interior decoration and sewing machines. With a special mention for excellent quality household linen! Here, the advice is sharp and adapted to the requests, there is even a blog to share tips and ideas.

Jacques Droux is a multi-field artist who inspired by everything you can observe. At the same time creative plastics technician and photographer of art, his workshop is also the place where he presents his most recent works. Metal sculptures celebrating nature or the war of 1914-18, collection of acrylic paintings, photos composed and various assemblies, lamps and objects… Everyone will be surprised or marvel at its multimedia creations.

St. Laurent Street conceals some treasures that we take pleasure in admiring for hours. Facing the Saint-Laurent church, what is this imposing brick and stone building located at number 11? Built at the beginning of the 17th century, this building is a beautiful example of a private mansion, renovated in 2005. In the past it was the former house of the Aldermen, but today it is the presbytery of the parish of Saint-Laurent. We like its Renaissance style, with its geminated bays on the second floor and its brick facing, characteristic of the Louis XIII style. A well with a conch-shaped coping is present in the interior courtyard. As for the main gate, it reminds us that this house was once the private property of the Charvet family, an old Mussipont family of academics and magistrates of the 18th century. As for the decoration, it is decorated with a cherub's head and diamond points in black marble. Not to mention the Latin inscription on the lintel: Virtus agitata cresci, or "courage grows through hardship", a motto dear to the Charvet family.Not to be confused with the magnificent Renaissance facade at No. 19 on the same street. Today a private mansion, this building also housed the Maison des Échevins before becoming a religious school in the 18th century. A place not to be missed in Pont-à-Mousson, which is undeniably worth a visit during your stay in Lorraine.