French fairytale farm welcomes Santa's reindeer In the heart of the Vosges mountains in the Alsace region, the Schantzwasen Hostel is the first French farm to raise reindeer for commercial purposes. Although they are prospering in the farm, reindeers feel the direct impact of climate change. An AFPTV voiced report. REFILING TO CORRECT THE LEAD (reindeers global population is not falling but under heavy threat)