The place decided for us. We fell in love with Le Beau Moulin on our first visit. We then took the time to discover the region and the warm welcome offered by the people of Bessin. The surrounding nature and the magnificent sunsets did the rest.
The main building, in its current form, is perfectly symmetrical and looks more like a small manor house than a mill. The north wing, which was used as a dwelling, and the south wing, which was once used for the site's activities, are joined to the east by a Baroque-inspired three-storey projection in Caen stone. An additional wing, dedicated to working and cutting wood, is fitted with a second wheel, which is staggered in relation to the first. A bakery, which supplied the village until the mid-19th century, completes the ensemble.
The first traces of a mill date back to the 13th century. The current mill was built in the 17th century by Claude Pellot, a King's Councillor. The year 1684 is still visible engraved in the stone. The mill remained in the Pellot family for many years, before being inherited by the Polignac and Beaumont families. It was confiscated during the Revolution and sold in 1795. In 1855, it was acquired by the Yver family, who owned it until the Second World War. Saved from ruin by our predecessor, Marcel Masi, it was listed as a Historic Monument in 1993.
Peace and quiet! The nearby water soothes our guests from the moment they arrive. The suite has a comfortable desk for those working remotely, as well as a turntable and a selection of vinyl records for music lovers. We also offer dinner on request, which can be extended by a moment by the fire in the old flour mill, sometimes accompanied by piano music. A list of natural wines selected by us is available. Breakfast, which we created with the help of our friend, chef Victoria Nabi, is served “à la carte”.
"Chez Roger", a restaurant in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, boasts an outstanding menu and a breathtaking view over the Baie des Veys. A few kilometres away, the small village of Noron-la-Poterie is home to the Turgis Pottery, which works with local stoneware, a last vestige of local expertise. In Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes, the "Galerie d'Aure & d'Arts" has an original selection of works. The beach, which is accessible on foot, is magnificent, and mussel fishing is great fun!
The suite is on the first floor and has an en suite shower room. Guests have access to the living areas on the ground floor where they can relax by the fire or play the piano.
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