Welcome to the Chateau de la Raffe! Spend your vacation here in a lovingly restored castle from the 19th Century with original Art Nouveau windows and fireplaces. The entire west wing of the castle with a separate entrance is available for you. Their living space is approximately 250 square meters. The castle is surrounded by a 7.5 hectare park with old trees and meadows. A small river with many romantic corners to be discovered winds its way through the quiet park. It features a river-fed pool, table tennis and a BBQ area. There are various cozy seating options available outdoors, with a direct view of the park or on the front of the castle. The castle park is completely fenced, so you can enjoy an undisturbed, quiet stay here. Take varied hikes or bike tours directly from the Chateau de la Raffe, the Marne-Rhine Canal with its wonderful cycling and hiking trails is not far from the castle (approx. 1.5 km). Lovingly restored bicycles from the 30s and 40s are available for short bike tours. You can do your daily shopping in nearby Ligny-en-Barrois (5km). On Friday there is also a wonderful small weekly market with fresh regional products. They live in the entire west wing of the castle: Ground floor: large salon with Art Nouveau windows, fireplace and comfortable sofas, TV, DVD player, games Dining room with wine cabinet, Kitchen with side-by-side refrigerator incl. Ice compartment and ice cube dispenser, large gas stove with 5 hotplates and oven, microwave, toaster, coffee machine, dishwasher etc., WC 1. Floor: 3 bedrooms incl. Bed linen (2 x double bed, 1 x single bed), Bathroom with shower, toilet, hairdryer and towels, Washing machine u. laundry room Second Floor: 3 bedrooms incl. Bed linen (2 x double bed, 1 x single bed) Bathroom with bathtub, shower, toilet, hairdryer and towels, Outside: large park and various seating options Garden furniture with a parasol gas Grill Table Tennis Bikes from the 30s and 40s Pool with garden chairs General: WiFi Non smoking Mandatory additional costs: Deposit EUR 250.00 - cash payment on arrival Final cleaning: EUR 100.00 - cash payment on departure Your destinations in the area: Renaissance town of Bar-le-Duc (23km) Admire the Place Saint-Pierre, the Saint-Etienne church, the city walls and the Chateau de Marbeaumont. Verdun (74km) The historic Verdun played during the 1st World War played a crucial role. Visit the citadel, battlefields, and war museum. Art Nouveau City (Nancy 71km) Enjoy the botanical gardens, Place Stanislas, Musee de l'Ecole de Nancy, Palais des Ducs de Lorraine (Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine) and Nancy Cathedral. Natural Park: Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges, Parc naturel régional de Lorraine,, Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve). Look forward to the unique nature of Lorraine with its lakes and waterways, to sunny orchards and mirabelle plums and to the culinary delights of the region such as: Quiche Lorraine, Madeleines, truffles of the Meuse, mirabelle tart or sparkling wine with currants. For your information: You will inhabit the entire west wing of the castle with a separate entrance. The castle owners live in the rest of the castle.