“Donkeys an added extra!”
A quiet village near Troyes, Thieffrain, is easy to reach from the motorway, yet its old farmhouses hide how modern and cozy the interior is: La Ferme de La Bete Noir has been beautifully refurbished and decorated. The hosts welcomed us warmly. Our room was spacious, opening onto a garden, with a separate toilet and a large shower area. The bed was big and comfortable, and the room was clean and well prepared. Breakfast featured fresh eggs and cheeses, and we were delighted when freshly cooked pancakes were offered after we had complained the night before that we hadn’t found any on our trip! It was served in a space next to the kitchen, which made for a friendly spot to practice our French and learn about the smallholding’s development and practices. We met the rabbits and chickens, and enjoyed a stroll along the main road with two charming donkeys heading home from pasture. The only downside was that while there was a large adjacent cupboard for luggage, an extra shelf next to a power outlet in the bedroom would have made recharging phones and electric toothbrushes easier.
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