Le Moulin vert

The Moulin Vert is located below the granite ramparts and towers of the fairy tale like town Semur en Auxois, on the banks of the Armancon River. The center of town is on top of a cliff and the river makes a hairpin turn around it. This has been a natural fortress since the beginning of times…... This former water mill from the 16 th or 17 th century has been lovingly restored by its owners, Jean Jacques and Mary. They have used art deco furnishings and light fixtures, family heirlooms, stain glass windows, oak beams, local stone and handmade tile and original art making the house full of character and charm.The Moulin Vert is located below the granite ramparts and towers of the fairy tale like town Semur en Auxois, on the banks of the Armancon River. The center of town is on top of a cliff and the river makes a hairpin turn around it. This has been a natural fortress since the beginning of times…... This former water mill from the 16 th or 17 th century has been lovingly restored by its owners, Jean Jacques and Mary.They have used art deco furnishings and light fixtures, family heirlooms, stain glass windows, oak beams, local stone and handmade tile and original art making the house full of character and charm.

This serene home is just a five minutes’ walk from the center of the historic town, Semur en Auxois.
Walk to town along the river and buy your fresh bread and croissants from one of the two local baker.
Stroll along the medieval pedestrian streets and visit the Collegiale (a step down from being a Cathedral)
restored by the 19 th century famous architect, Violet le Duc. (who also restored Notre Dame in Paris).

Sunday morning visit the market in town and taste the local produce. This house makes a great base for
visiting the many sights of Burgundy…The Abbey of Fontenay, Dijon, Vezelay, Flavigny, Chablis, Epoisse,
Cluny, Beaunne, the many wineries on the famous wine route and the many castles of Burgundy. You
may also use it as a very economical base to visit Paris which is just an hour train trip (Train station is in
Montbard).
Description:
 400 year old pink granite water mill. Walls are 3 feet thick….
 Terrace with gorgeous views of the Armancon River
 Private island with deck and bench overlooking the waterfall
 The garden, enclosed by a stone wall and the river has wisteria, clematis, ivy, herbs, weeping
willows
 The 3 bedrooms can acomodate 2 couples and an individual or a family
 High speed internet
 Large flat screen TV
 Bathroom downstairs with a full bath, the second bathroom has a shower and toilet
 Upstairs has a toilet and there are sinks in both upstairs bedroom.
 Living room has a huge glass doors wall that look out onto the river, veranda style
 Washer and dryer; Dishwasher
 Outdoor eating area on terrace, barbecue on the island…
 Sunday market in town with local produce, 2 well stocked supermarkets at a 5 minutes drive