Moulin de Malicorne

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Welcome to Moulin de Malicorne, set in 6 1/2 acres of beautiful parklands, woods and winding rivers in the heart of the Loire Valley. This former flour mill was built around 1800 and converted into a residence by the region's top landscape designer in 1970. The integrity of the 2 1/2-foot-thick stone walls was maintained, and the circular housing for the mill's wheel now serves as a unique bar.

Within minutes of the most famous castles of the Loire Valley, Moulin de Malicorne offers complete tranquility and privacy. Behind its gated entrance, the property features a swimming pool, an acre-sized lake with an island, a small boathouse and row boat, extensive gardens, woods, waterfalls, rock quarries, two houses, stables, a barn/basketball half-court and three wine caves. Just down our quiet country road you'll find amazing troglodyte houses, a 14th Century troglodyte church, 4th Century tombs and scenic places where Joan of Arc rested in her travels.

Moulin de Malicorne is the perfect home base for touring the historic chateaux, abbeys, medieval villages and vineyards of the Loire. Several small chateaux are within biking distance and many of the famous castles including Chenonceau, Azay-le-Rideau and Chinon are just 20-45 minutes by car.

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