Moulin de Malicorne

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While the buildings have old-world charm, the real beauty of Moulin de Malicorne is the land itself. Fortunately for us, the man who bought the place years ago planted hundreds of beautiful trees and flowers on the property and diverted the river to create an acre-sized lake with an island in the middle. A quaint little bridge takes you there, or you can hop in our little row boat and paddle around the island for the full view of the lake's flower and tree-lined banks.

Everywhere you go on the property you'll hear the sounds of birds and water.

There are three tributaries that wind through the landscaped gardens creating several waterfalls.

There's a small orchard behind the barn, and an enchanting forest with two rock quarries on the hillside.

Every walk you take offers new discoveries. Benches and statuary are tucked into natural grottoes and perched at scenic overlooks throughout the property.

Locals refer to Moulin de Malicorne as "the park" and our gardeners tell us it is the most beautiful property in the Valle de Courtineau. Every day you're there, something new comes into bloom. One could easily spend an entire vacation strolling the grounds, hiking in the woods, rowing on the lake and swimming in the pool. But, of course, when you're in the Loire Valley, you've got castles to see.