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Nathalie

After having been trained as a teacher and for years having been active as a primary school teacher and later on as a Dutch teacher and coordinator in  secondary education for first formers at the age of 12 and 13, I quit my job in 1998.   I sold my house and rode by motorcycle from Holland to Australia for a year. From young age on I have always liked to cook for family and friends. It all started with a cooking book from my Indonesian grandmother. Inspired by travelling,  I now cook dishes from any  random country. Taking care of a good meal  together with a good glass of wine is my great passion. In 2002 I emigrated to Belgium and started my own catering and cooking workshop business: "Smaak & Vermaak" ( "Taste & Entertainment").  In 2008  I became  a happy single. In 2012 I started a very happy second life with PeterJan and in 2014 we moved to "the Vogezen" where we now own a Bed & Breakfastliepjrugzak700

Peterjan:

After my IT training I  worked as a computer scientist. In 2001 I quit my job to travel through Africa. Eventually this took on for at least 2 years. Enlightened by the feeling of freedom and happiness that the travellers’ life brought, I no longer aspired my normal life. After a short return in IT,  I translated  my words into deeds: we emigrated to the French providence of "Haute-Loire" in southern France, where we transformed an old farm into a Bed & Breakfast. At the end of 2010 I returned to Holland  as a widow. In 2012 I started a very happy second life with Nathalie, and in 2014 we emigrated to "the Vogezen"  where we now own a Bed & Breakfast!

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Since 2012 we have happily enjoyed our life together: cycling, mountain biking, motorcycling,  doing winter sports and walking or snuggling with the pets on the couch.

At the moment  we are  living  our dream in PtitMonde!

And that also applies to  our pets! Our two dogs, Vanille and Nelson, live here in an absolute paradise. We also have 2 cats: Montpi and her son Brut.  stoffel640corrlaikanelsonbrutmonpti 

Vision.

We both care for nature and the environment. A cleaner environment starts with you, which we are very conscious about. Rubbish, water- and energy usage are daily things that keep returning that can be a heavy load on nature and the environment. With simple solutions you can reduce that load, without having to pay for it with less comfort. For example, rubbish:  we limit the amount of stuff we throw in with the rubbish, because lots of materials are good for a "second life". We have built many separated walls in our B&B out of wood and material from cabinets, wardrobes, beds, panels and beams that were left behind. We repair abandoned furniture, doors, cabinets, wardrobes, lamps and tables and give them a fresh coat of paint and they enter a second life.

With regard to water usage, our water originates from a natural source. This source can deplete. That is why we take considerations concerning our usage of water. It's not complicated. If you don't let taps running unnecessarily, flush the toilet with the conserving button and set the dishwasher and washing machine on the water-conserving mode, you can come a long way. You do this with all the guests and you really save a lot.

Energy usage.

Our electricity consumption is largely covered by solar panels and the hot water for the sanitary facilities and the central heating is generated by a hyper modern wood gasifier. Practically CO2 neutral and 90% efficiency. This is how we try to minimize our ecological footprint...

Our heart not only goes out to nature and the environment, but also for man and animal. Through our travels we have experienced that inequality in opportunities is still very high and that for healthcare in third world countries there are barely budgets. It’s a pity. That is why we support this effort by donating to two charities involved in healthcare.  


A better world starts with you.

Nathalie en Peterjan 

Ayurvédic massages:


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Our neighbor François is a professional therapist and gives Ayurvedic massages in his own studio or in our hostel. Massages can be done starting from 15 minutes up to one hour. We really recommend this if you need to relax.

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2023: No New Years eve arrangement
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New Years eve arrangement 2022
 
Celebrating New Year's Eve at a firework poor and dog friendly location?
In a festive atmosphere of "cozy together at one table"?
And looking for a culinary challenge?
Then you are at the right place at PtitMonde!
In 2022, PtitMonde will once again present a festive arrangement: You can expect an extensive culinary tour of the world with traditional dishes inspired by our travels to faraway places. Of course accompanied by a nice selection of matching wines from Alsace. To get the global atmosphere complete, we hope to have different nationalities at the table again!

 

Our 5-day "New Years" package

- Thursday, December 29th; arrival with a welcome drink, 3-course dinner 

- Friday December 30th; breakfast buffet, 4-course dinner 

- Saturday December 31th; deluxe breakfast buffet, "5-course New Years"dinner and Crémant d'Alsace during the New Year

-  Sunday, January 1th; deluxe breakfast buffet, 3-course dinner 

- Monday, January 2nd; breakfast buffet, departure

 Price per person per package: 360 euro

* Price based on a two-bed room with private bathroom

 * For all dinners wines from the bottle included

* Other drinks than wine are not included

  * Vegetarian is possible

  * From 16 years 

  * Longer or shorter stay is also possible, inquire about the possibilities

  * Tourist tax included

 

PtitMonde,

For reconciliation of cultures!

Bed & Breakfast (chambres d'hôtes)
At PtitMonde you can stay in the Bed & Breakfast, at the eetzaal2mini-campsite or in a Gite. For sport gatherings, games and recreation there are special accommodations in our recreation building The Dojo


Our Bed & Breakfast has 5 rooms and 1 gîte for 6 people. The B&B consists of a dining-room, a minibar and a living room. In the dining room we serve our buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacks, fruit, coffee, tea and cold drinks are available at the minibar where you will find the folders with our maps of the area and all the trails. The living room is cozy and warm with a wooden stove and it is a very relaxing place to unwind, to play cards, to read or to go on your computer. It is possible to watch the television or a movie.

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WIFI:

Wifi is available free of charge.

Pets:

Pets are welcome (we have 2 dogs and 3 cats and your pet will have to get along with them) See Prices

A day out without a dog? Which can! We are happy to take it under our wing. He stays with our Nelson and Vanille outside in the fenced-off garden or inside when the weather is less and he goes out in the afternoon with oud dogs.See Prices

In order to clean up and to prepare every bedroom we ask you to arrive at our B&B as of 4.00 pm and to leave before 10.30 am.

 


 



 
 


Travel Directions:

PtitMonde is secluded in nature. The last 3 km you drive on a narrow single-lane road.


From Luxembourg follow Metz, then to Nancy and then the a33 towards Strassbourg, Colmar.

Via the exit Saint Die/Colmar (N59) you drive past Saint Dié and take the exit Gerardmer .

Arrived in Anould, at the second roundabout, take the exit Fraize (D415).

- After this roundabout, 2nd street on the right (about 500 m after the roundabout) exit camping Les Deux Pins

- Follow this road up to the sign PtitMonde (about 1 km) and turn left there

- Follow this road until the T-junction (about 2.5 km) and turn right at the sign PtitMonde.

- Then after a few hundred meters you reach PtitMonde. Loading and unloading is possible at the entrance, parking is possible a little further (follow the parking sign)


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Good trip and à bientôt!


Contact: 

We are always ready to answer questions about PtitMonde and about the surroundings.
 Just get in touch with us and we will answer as soon as possible.

Naturally you can send us a mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

See you soon at PtitMonde!


Adres:

88230 | 5 Boslimpre | Ban - Sur - Meurthe - Clefcy | Frankrijk


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Open:

The opening times shown below serve as guidelines, it is possible that we deviate from them...
To avoid disappointment, it is therefore advisable to always contact us in advance! 

Rooms and Gite:

1 april - 1 november

1 november - 1 april: only during schoolholidays

Campsite:

1 april - 1 november

   

 

 

 

Bed & Breakfast with Gite (6 p) and mini campsite surrounded by the nature of the High Vosges
For outdoor lovers in search of absolute tranquility 

For guests aged 16 years and older
Pets welcome (Fenced play area for dogs (900 square meters, height 1,75m)
Table d'hotes (World cuisine)
Charging post for electric car
Informal, homely atmosphere

PtitMonde: for a warm and relaxing stay!

Surrounded by peace and nature, we meander down the mountainside. We find ourselves in the Vosges and are once again about to visit yet another place. eersteaanzichtHidden between the trees we end up seeing a pair of roofs. This is where it must be. We stop the car and can feel the beauty of it all: the view, the beautiful whitewashed farmhouse, the huge annex and the grounds with all the trees. It is   fantastic. We both feel that we have finally found our place to be. After the grand tour inside we know for sure: this is going to be our Small World. 


 

That was in November 2014. Meanwhile our small world has become a reality. Travelling to other places and other cultures has always been a passion for both of us. Therefore the theme at PtitMonde is very “worldly”. You will find it in the atmosphere, in the stuff, in the decoration of our rooms, in the odds and ends for sale in our small flea market, and in our worldly cooking.

The farmhouse built back in 1838 has been transformed into a cozy bed & breakfast with 5 rooms and 1 gîtes. The recreation building  The Dojo for sports, games, art and recreation and also for workshops. In the meadow we have set up the mini camping and a tiny house.

PtitMonde is ideally situated near the Col de Bonhomme, the Hohneck, and the lakes of Xonrupt Longemer and Gérardmer.  From our terrace it is possible to see the Route de Crêtes. uitzichtbovenraamIf you are  outdoor-lovers in search of tranquility, this is the place to be in order to rest and recuperate. After all the work we put into our yard, it is now a beautiful sunny garden, perfect for a relaxing moment in the sun; by the pond, in the hammock, on the grass or in one of the many sitting areas in the shade. If you want to play ping-pong, play music or look around our mini flea market, you can go to the The Dojo! 

Our winter guests will feel very much at home at PtitMonde. The ski resorts of La Bresse, Gérardmer and huissneeuw2 700the Lac Blanc are close by. Next to our home you can follow a beautiful trail with snow shoes. And at the end of your day you can unwind near the fireplace in the central living room. Glühwein and hot cocoa will add to your comfort.

Food is a big deal at PtitMonde. All meals are carefully prepared with fresh products.ontbijt

All the flavors and dishes that we have encountered during our travels are reflected in our meals. That is why our three course dinner is a round the world culinary trip.

Enjoy every morning our generous buffet-breakfast and at noon, surprise yourself with a PtitMonde lunch!

The entire “Bed and Breakfast” has central heating.

Taste the atmosphere at PtitMonde: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU9hCF4OMm8&t=5s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dinner (tables d'hôtes):

Several evenings a week it is possible to enjoy a (flexitarisch) three course diner from our world cuisine. The flavors that we have discovered during our travels from all over the world will surprise you. The trip on your plate can take you from France to Russia, from Spain to Indonesia and from Italy all the way to Africa. Every meal is carefully prepared with fresh products. As much as possible from our vegetable garden, raw floor from the mill, berries, mushrooms and herbs from our surrounding nature.

We also provide tasteful vegetarian meals.

At request we can take into account a gluten allergy. Extra costs may be charged for this. 

 

 

Buffet -breakfast:

We also make a party out of the breakfast buffet. Own baked breads with flour from the mill from our village below. The muesli and confitures are also homemade. Obviously curds / Greek yogurt, honey, fresh fruit, orange press, various cheeses and cold meats and of course sometimes an egg are not missing. For the real coffee lovers we have a luxury coffee bean espresso machine. It prepares the entire spectrum from ristrettos to latte machiatos and also has different temperature levels for hot water, which tea lovers appreciate. For tea lovers, there is an extensive range of (herbal) teas, including home-made hebal mixes.

 

         

 

Lunch:

During breakfast you can put together your own packed lunch.

The Dojo

Our cozy annex for groups, The Dojo has a big reception room with an oak floor. We provide a ping-pong tablel and several sitting areas. There are a piano and several percussion instruments. Next to that is our “mini flea market corner”.

Where we sell old furniture, reading books and “personal work”. The income of it goes to charities.

Our group rates are customized. Depending on the wishes, we will be pleased to inform you about the possibilities offered by us with the associated rates.

Gîte:

Our gîte "Grand Voyage" consists of a living room with open kitchen and three 2-person bedrooms and is fully equipped for 6 people.

- The kitchen / living room measures 33 square meters, the bedrooms 21, 20 and 16 square meters

- Each bedroom has its own bathroom and toilet.

- 4-burner electric plate + oven + microwave 

- refrigerator with freezer

- kettle / coffee maker

- WIFI

For rent from 4 days

The gite is located in the same building as the chambre d’hotes. As a gîte resident, you can use all the facilities that the chambre dhotes offers its guests: TV room, Information corner, garden, recreation room with ao piano and table tennis table, washing machine and minibar. You can also make use of the breakfast buffet and enjoy a cozy evening at the table d’hotes.

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