WAYS TO RELAX AT LE MOULIN

Le Moulin du Chemin is situated in a marvellous rural paradise in the part of western France known as le Pays de Gâtine. The region is steeped in history and consequently there are many nearby places of historic and cultural interest.

The gently rolling countryside is characterised by timeless pastures, majestic forests, cool woods, attractive ponds and pleasant orchards criss-crossed by ancient hedgerows and crystal streams. You will hardly see another soul – and certainly not any tourists – while the glorious countryside abounds with wild flowers, birds, butterflies and (harmless) wild creatures.

Le Moulin du Chemin offers opportunities for walking, cycling, visiting places of interest or simply relaxing in a calm rural environment. Route notes, highlighted maps, directions and tourist information are all available at le Moulin as well as tourist bikes.

After your days of relaxing, each evening at le Moulin, aperitifs-at-seven is followed by an amicable and leisurely four-course evening meal with outstanding cuisine and copious wine of excellent quality, in a friendly atmosphere.

The Pays de Gâtine is south of the Loire Valley where spring, summer and autumn are blissful, with average 2,250 hours sunshine annually.

The holidays are hosted by proprietors, Carolynn Grimaldi and Peter Roche

who commenced holiday operations at le Moulin du Chemin in 1993.

Mouth-watering Packed Lunch A generous freshly-baked baguette sandwich with a different filling each day and your choice from selections of fresh fruits, cakes, cereal bars, crisps, etc, and various drinks from the guest’s gratis 24/7 fridge.

A Civilised Picnic Lunch

One day each week guests are invited to partake in a very civilised picnic lunch beside the lakes at le Beugnon. The picnic typically comprises fresh baked baguettes, eggs from le Moulin's free-range chickens, country pâtés, delicious French cheeses, chilled rosé wine - often the distinguished Cabernet d'Anjou  - followed by desert, fruit, coffee or tea.

cheers - à la pique-nique

repose after the picnic      

WINE TASTING BONUS!

Enjoy twelve or more lovely wines during a six-night holiday.

At the aperitifs-at-seven try some delightful local wines from the Loire Valley, particularly superior Crément de Loire, Anjou wines and Muscadet-sur-lie as well as, from time to time, wines from the the up-and-coming Fiefs Vendéen and Brem.

A different wine is served each day with the evening meal including some rather special 'connoisseur' Bordeaux wines from small traditional family vineyards, as well as some wonderful quality wines from the French South West and Rhône Valley.

A well stocked drinks fridge is also available to guests 24/7, without charge.

a glimpse inside le Moulin's glorious wine cave

Peter takes delight in explaining what he knows about the wines, to anyone who will listen.

ALL wineS are included in the HOLIDAY price

things to see - marvellous places of interest

things to see - the magnificent countryside

some of the myriads of wild flowers to be seen, mainly in spring, around le Moulin du Chemin

Walk or Cycle

Choose a route from your personalised dossier that walkers and cyclists receive on arrival. The dossier comprises a set of professional route-notes and high-lighted maps provided in a handy A4 laminated format.

Meticulous preparation of the route-notes and maps ensure you should not get lost, but in case of lapsed attention, the friendly local inhabitants will help you or you will be able to call the le Moulin for assistance.

the 'barrage' in Mervent Forest

an old fashion garden at les Jinchères

ubiquitous 'tournesol'

some of the butterflies you can expect to see around le Moulin

some of the many varieties of hedgerow fruits that are there for you can to try near le Moulin, according to season

To help you relax and to quench your thirst, don't forget the well stocked drinks fridge

(beer, wine, cider, soft drinks and fruit juices) available 24/7 without extra charge.

Relaxing Things to Do

The pool and terrace are inviting - the pool is heated to 29°C, when necessary. Table tennis, boules and other games are available and le Moulin has an extensive library of popular books.

relaxing by the pool

 a game of boules in the garden

Invigorating Walking

Walking is available with clear route-notes and highlighted maps for a number of routes starting and finishing at le Moulin as well as some other routes starting and finishing a short drive from le Moulin. Carolynn and Peter will be able advise you.

an interesting tree

medieval postern gate at Vouvant

Exhilarating Cycling

Cycling is available with clear route-notes and highlighted maps of several routes starting and finishing at le Moulin.

For guests who book a cycling holiday, on two days each week we transport you and your bike to a couple of particularly picturesque locations to give rides with different perspectives.

It is advisable to arrange for cycling when you book.

cycling in the Marais Poitevin

a bank of summer roses

Maison d'Hôte: Carolynn Grimaldi,

2 lieu-dit le Moulin du Chemin, 79240 Scillé, France

+33 (0)5 49 95 94 87

site by Peter Roche with support from Studio360

alluringly off the beaten tourist track

and yet with easy access from UK,

Ireland and northern Europe

"A wonderful holiday - quiet, beautiful countryside; comfortable rooms; attentive, friendly hosts;

and rounded off each day by convivial evening dinner parties with excellent food and drink"

David Vickery, Petersfield, Hants, UK