Forest trails, the Chapelle Sainte-Geneviève and a long history of viticulture offer different perspectives on Saint-Maurice-Sous-Les-Côtes. During your stay, you can focus on nature, local history, wine and crafts. The C09 Le Liat runs through the forest, while the Circuit du Paul takes in the village and orchards. Historic vineyard land and today’s IGP wines complete the picture.

Walks between forests and orchards

In the municipality of Saint-Maurice-Sous-Les-Côtes, the 11.0 km C09 Le Liat runs entirely through the forest. Along the trail are calcareous grasslands with orchids; flowering is seasonal. This route combines a clearly specified distance with a special habitat. It is advisable to check trail conditions before setting out.

The Bois le Chapitre circular trail offers a different experience: It runs entirely through forest on a plateau and is rated easy overall. If you would rather choose a loop than focus on a particular distance, this makes it a useful alternative to the C09.

The 46.4 km Balade des Côtes de Meuse is associated with the municipality and is therefore much longer than the C09 Le Liat. The Circuit du Paul offers a different emphasis: It runs partly through the village and partly through orchards, taking in the surrounding landscape shaped by both woodland and fruit growing. The trails therefore offer different scales and landscapes rather than a single, uniform hiking experience.

The history of viticulture and local wine

The vineyard area in Saint-Maurice-Sous-Les-Côtes grew from 75 hectares in 1787 to almost 180 hectares in 1880. After the vineyards were affected by phylloxera, they were replaced by orchards. Domaine de la Goulotte produces wines with the Côtes de Meuse IGP classification, connecting the local wine tradition with a producer active today.

The Domaine offers cellar tours and wine tastings, and also sells products on site. As tour and sales arrangements may change, it is best to contact the producer in advance if you are planning a tour, tasting or purchase.

Chapelle Sainte-Geneviève: history and landscape

The present-day Chapelle Sainte-Geneviève was rebuilt after 1918, having been destroyed during the First World War. It is located in the Parc naturel régional de Lorraine, amid a wooded natural landscape near a hiking trail that crosses the Côtes de Meuse area. The chapel’s history is thus connected with a landscape that is also a defining feature of local walks.

Plans for the chapel’s redevelopment include using it as a cultural venue and creating a shelter for hikers. These proposed uses are part of the redevelopment plans.

Ceramics, metal and natural materials

At the Atelier fer et céramique, Patrick Domenicone works with ceramics and metal. He also creates freely assembled works from natural materials. The studio welcomes visitors by appointment. If you would like to include local crafts in your stay as well as hiking, arrange your visit in advance.

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