Moulin de Mizande, Saint Simeon. Holiday Rentals

Description for B&B:

Around 1850, a carpenter named Jules Romain Alexandre Cloud purchased a dilapidated cider press in the village of Saint-Siméon. He ingeniously constructed a cement spillway with vanes and a short canal to divert water to the wheel of his sawmill, which he positioned perpendicular to the cider press. The sawmill's structure is unique, featuring twisted, vaulted, and knotty beams that Cloud would not have typically used for his customers. Eventually, Cloud added his own house to the property.

In 1955, an antique dealer and fresco teacher acquired the "Moulin de Mizande" estate. He painstakingly restored the circular trough, wooden mechanism, crusher millstone, and the large gear with its box-wood teeth. Additionally, he adorned the place with intricately carved wooden panels, alcoves, fireplaces, and staircases from the seventeenth century. The name "Moulin de Mizande" originates from the nearby spring, which was created by Sanctus Simeon the Stylite when he struck the ground with his stick while preaching in Gaul in the fourth century.

During early April, the area is adorned with a rare form of anemone known as ranunculaides, which has disappeared from the rest of Ile de France. As a result, the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle has cataloged the plant life in this exceptional location.

The current owner has constructed a parking lot, garage, and porch, restored the wheel and vanes, expanded the stables, renovated the house's attics, and enhanced the household comforts. All of these improvements have been carried out while maintaining the original character of the surroundings.

At the Moulin de Mizande, we offer our guests a tranquil and leisurely experience, along with a warm welcome to the carefully preserved environment of this truly remarkable place.

Why not take a moment to visit our website, succumb to temptation, and come see it for yourself?