Metz, FranceMoulins-les-Metz
Domaine de la Résidence
Lakeside woodland lodges
Lakeside woodland lodges
Fourteen modern lodges are scattered across six hectares of woodland and fishing ponds on the Plateau de Frescaty.
What it’s good at
Notable
Modular birch Wikkelhouses and angular lakeside lodges accented with bold primary colors.
Notable
A dedicated glass greenhouse shelters the heated pool and whirlpool overlooking the estate.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Though it’s set just minutes from the center of Metz, it’s an experience that immerses its guests in nature — its fourteen lodges line the lakeside and dot the forest, providing an instant escape from city life.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Central Metz is a short drive away, home to its soaring Gothic cathedral and the Centre Pompidou.
The rooms
Modular forest lodges are lined in unfinished birch, and select lakeside cabins come with private outdoor jacuzzis.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated pool sits inside a glass conservatory, opening out onto a timber deck lined with sun loungers.
The spa
Mosaic sensory showers and a hammam sit down the hall from wood-paneled rooms reserved for massages.
Restaurant
Vol 128
Floor-to-ceiling windows look straight into the woods, and the kitchen serves seasonal bistronomic dishes beside a walk-in wine cellar.
How it began
The estate was originally the official residence for the commanding general of the nearby French Air Combat Force base.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.