Camping de Villey-le-Sec

Walking and cycle trails start nearby allowing you to meander through the local plum orchards, along the riverbank and up to the Haye forest. To see things from a different angle, head to the riding centre a five-minute drive away, or take the 20-minute drive to Pont St-Vincent where you can hire canoes. Two kilometres away is Villey-le-Sec Fort, a huge defensive fort enveloping the existing village. Modernised and adapted in the 20th century, it’s now a very interesting place for a wander. If you’d rather save your legs there’s a little tourist train that can whisk you around many parts of it. Toul, a 15-minute drive away, is worth visiting for a walk around its Old Town, with well-preserved buildings that date from the 15th century through to the 18th. Tour the grand Gothic cathedral and then visit the Museum of Art and History to trace the development of the area through 28 themed rooms from prehistory to contemporary life. You may also have noticed that you’re in wine country here, and there are several wineries and vineyards open for visits nearby. The local tourist office can suggest routes for walkers, cyclists and drivers, leaving from Toul or other nearby villages such as Bruley, 20 minutes’ drive away.