Tucked away in a small corner of the Vosges countryside lies a farm dedicated to raising snails, geese, and chickens: La Forge aux Rampants. Here, at the heart of this unique farm, lies a small retreat where you can unwind at a snail’s pace. Simply enjoy the simple pleasures of lush greenery or the gentle warmth of the local thermal waters. A place where calm, respect for nature, passion, and love for animals reign.

You’ll be secluded in the heart of nature, about fifteen minutes from Épinal, in a small, peaceful hamlet in the heart of the Vosges thermal region, just a few hundred meters from where your hosts—Carole, Luigi, and Manon—live. Your lodge offers a breathtaking, relaxing view of the surrounding nature through its huge floor-to-ceiling windows!

Come discover the art of snail farming over the weekend, where Carole, Luigi, and Manon will be delighted to welcome you and introduce you to their passion, their farm, and their products—which you’ll of course get to taste: Comté, blue cheese, parsley-garlic… a time capsule of flavor—enriching and a complete change of scenery!

(Note: The snails and other farm animals are raised in a dedicated area. They are not completely free-roaming and therefore cannot reach your cabin, ensuring you complete peace and quiet)


You’ll have all the amenities you need in 14 square meters of perfectly optimized space:

* Queen-size bed 160x200 (2 people)
* Convertible sofa (1 additional adult)
* Fully equipped kitchen - Living room
* Eco-friendly (dry) shower and toilet
* Heating
* Portable fans to keep you cool (no air conditioning)
* Soap, towels, and sheets provided
* Seasonings provided
* Drinking water
* Cleaning included
* Free parking space
* Pets are not allowed in the Refuge (sorry to your four-legged friends—or those with fewer legs)

At Homnest, we immerse you in a world of extraordinary adventures, bringing you up close to local communities and their residents. Our concept? We build stunning eco-lodges. Then, we set them up for free at the homes of friendly hosts who want to welcome travelers into the heart of their regions, passions, and local attractions. Our goal is to set up 1,000 cabins with 1,000 fantastic hosts all over the world (including Antarctica). Welcome to La Forge aux Rampants, home of Carole, Luigi, and Manon.


Adventures big and small right at your fingertips:

- The thermal baths of Bains-les-Bains: 15 min
- Épinal, a historic city in the heart of the Vosges with its many monuments: 15 min
- The hilltop castle of Épinal: 20 min
- The Cité de l’Image: 20 min
- The beautiful royal town of Remiremont: 25 min
- The village of Plombière-les-Bains: 25 min
- The Terraced Gardens: 25 min
- The Miniature Park: 25 min
- The Faymont Waterfall: 30 min
- The Source of the Saône: 20 min
- The Turquoise Spring of Du Planey: 35 min
- The Tête des Cuveaux summit in the Vosges: 35 min
- The thermal baths of Luxeuil-les-Bains: 40 min
- The thermal baths of Vittel: 40 min
- The thermal baths of Contrexéville: 45 min
- The Grande Cascade de Tendon: 40 min
- The Crosery Gorges: 45 min
- Gérardmer, its lake, and its ski resort: 55 min
- La Bresse-Hohneck and its resort: 1 hr
- The Vosges Regional Nature Park, with its peaks, lakes, waterfalls, hiking trails, and more: 1 hr
- The Plateau des Milles Étangs, also known as “Little Finland