Domaine de Saint-Christophe

The farm:

Le Domaine du Cloître Saint-Christophe, on top of a hill surrounded by forest, is 35 minutes from Meuse and 1 hour 45 minutes from Luxembourg. It is a rare treasure, right by the cloister of Holy Michael, and boasts a beautiful herd of Friesian horses. The location is a wonderful combination of old and new.

Activities on the farm:

Savine and Pieter fell in love with this ancient cloister, which dates back to the year 707. It was a dream come true after a lot of traveling; training and breeding the Friesians, their ranks swelled every year by adorable, tottering foals. There’s a whole host of other animals too – dogs, cats, and the forest animals. With a little luck, you might even spot deer, especially early in the morning or around sunset.

On the farm itself, you will find their restaurant Table d’Hôte. Until two years ago, the restaurant was a barn that stabled horses. It has taken some work to realize this space. There are several windows and doors in the stable, however, the former monastery doors are still there. Your starters and desserts will be served at the table, whereas the dinner consists out of a buffet where you’ll be able to help yourself and eat as much as you can! There are board games and coloring books to keep entertained and high chairs for the smaller guests. The dog is also welcome, provided that he or she does not try to make an attempt for the buffet. After dinner you can stroll over the beautiful landscape back to your tent, enjoying the starry night.

Explore the area:

A forest walk to la Butte de Montsec (5km) is definitely worth doing to take in the stunning panoramic views. The other possibility would be a mountain bike trip. Experienced riders can ride the magnificent Friesian horses through the woods, and there are riding lessons on offer too.