Moulin de L'Homont — Property 3291

Rustic fully restored watermill in the heart of idyllic Burgundy
The Moulin de l’Homont is a restored, rustic watermill situated in the heart of the Bresse region in Southern Burgundy peacefully set between the mountains, lakes and waterfalls of the stunning Jura region on the one side and one of the powerhouses of French winemaking, Burgundy’s Côte D’Or, on the other. Tastefully decorated to a high standard the Mill can comfortably accommodate groups of up to 8 in spacious bedrooms with a modern kitchen, underfloor heating, exposed stone work, wood burning fire, outdoor terrace with table for 10, pizza oven and barbecue, balcony overlooking a gently flowing river and many original features from its prior working day as a flour mill. The Mill itself and its location provides a peaceful base from which to explore the Burgundy wine regions & Jura Mountains as well as cities such as Lyon, Dijon & Geneva, all in all offering a multitude of outdoor activities, restaurants, vineyards, chateaux, markets and sites of religious and historical interes

Montpont-en-Bresse
The Mill's nearest village is Montpont-en-Bresse (2mins by car) which supplies basic provisions such as bakery, butcher, pharmacy, bar and bank whilst slightly further a field is Louhans (10mins) with its 157 boutiques housed in 15th century buildings and famous market. There are 6 golf courses nearby. Local markets in the area are plentiful with the Monday market in Louhans being a huge focal point for the area where locals seem to come to socialise as much as shop. Tennis courts are available in nearby Romenay (5mins) and Louhans (10mins) Lyon, Dijon, Chalon-Sur-Saône, Autun, Tournus, Cluny and Beaune are all steeped in history and local architecture and make for fascinating visits. For the more energetic there are the incredible Jura Mountains which provide a beautiful mountain, lake and waterfall filled setting for walking, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, cross country skiing, fishing, swimming and sailing.