Le Moulin de Bona

This miller's house has been completely renovated with respect for the buildings, and partly built using natural, non-polluting materials (hemp, lime, wood, Puisaye ochre, etc.). The owner, who is passionate about mills and nature, will be delighted to share her passions with you. You'll also be welcomed by an adorable, well-behaved 5-year-old shepherd dog.

You can visit the old water mill, which stopped turning in 1954 when the last miller, Jean Thomas, fell ill. This small mill (already in existence in the Middle Ages and mentioned on the Cassini Map) has been fortunate enough to retain all its mechanisms, its bucket wheel which, as the saying goes, was powered from "above" thanks to the water intake channel that still runs under the road, its millstream and the old water reservoir... You'll discover the mill in its original state, and be able to admire its gears, millstones, blutterie... and even the tools used to operate and maintain the mill, testifying to the miller's know-how.

The Holiday cottage is attached to the owner's house, in a quiet location at the end of the road, and has its own private parking space. You'll enjoy a lovely view over the meadows and the Forest, and be lulled by the waterfall and birdsong. It's an ideal place to recharge your batteries, with a Hiking trail passing in front of the Holiday cottage. On the south-facing terrace, above the mill wheel, the chiliennes await you for sunbathing. If you prefer a cooler setting, you can relax in the armchairs facing the river. A barbecue is at your disposal.

The raised first floor features a living room with dining area, kitchen and wood-burning stove. The living room overlooks the river, waterfall, meadows and Forest. Upstairs you'll find a cosy living room (bed for 1 extra person in the sofa bed) on the Mezzanine serving 2 bedrooms: 1 with 1 bed 160x200 (which can be separated into 2 beds 80x200); the other with 1 bed 180x200 (which can be separated into 2 beds 90x200) + 1 bed 90x190. The bedding is new and of high quality (made in Autun). Each bedroom has its own bathroom (large shower) and toilet.

With its strong commitment to preserving the environment, this Holiday cottage is located in a "Natura 2000 zone" and is part of the "Refuges LPO" network, as well as having the "Gîte PANDA" (WWF) label.
This accommodation is not suitable for business stays.


Options and charges:
All inclusive: bed linen with beds made on arrival included, bathroom linen provided, kitchen linen provided, end-of-stay cleaning included (subject to the gîte being left in good condition), electric heating and electricity included (subject to reasonable consumption).
Wood for the stove is included.
Free mill tour on request, plus information on ecological mill renovation.
Various "nature" activities proposed by the owner:
Flower pressing: 5€ / person (Picking on site with explanations and pressing - duration approx. 1h30)
Creation of a dried flower painting: 15€ / person (choice of plants dried in the presses and creation of a painting to take home - duration approx. 1h30).

All inclusive: bed linen with beds made on arrival included, bathroom linen provided, kitchen linen provided, end-of-stay cleaning included (provided the cottage is left in good condition), electric heating and electricity included (subject to reasonable consumption).
Wood for the stove is included.
Free mill tour on request, as well as information on ecological mill renovation.