Le Moulin de Recours

Description

The Moulin de Recours is a former flour mill whose milling activity ceased in the 1960s. It is a peaceful, secluded spot surrounded by nature, bordered by two rivers and bordered by forest.

Since 2017, the site has been undergoing ecological renovation and development. A renewable energy system has been installed, including solar photovoltaic and thermal panels, and wastewater is treated using a constructed wetland system.

A hospitality business has been developing for several years, offering unusual accommodations for rent and a free camping area by the river. We also welcome groups and various events. A large common room is available to everyone, with a fully equipped kitchen, a bar, a library (we lend our collection from La Hulotte!), sofas, and a tatami area for stretching, having fun, practicing jujitsu, and more. It's a friendly space where visitors to the Moulin can meet and chat, play games, or read, sheltered from the rain or heat. For groups and events, the room can be transformed into a dance floor, a concert hall, or host other activities.

Participatory workdays are sometimes organized, and Yvan also works in renovation support, focusing on thermal and energy efficiency.

Our farming activity is primarily subsistence-based: we have a large vegetable garden, a free-range chicken coop, and we regularly plant fruit trees and walnut trees to create a family orchard. We also have small plots of vines on the hillside above the mill, and we produce a simple wine that's quite drinkable (depending on the vintage!).