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a page for Irish folk |
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| Moulin wisteria in spring | evening meal at le Moulin | lilies in a local garden | |
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What attracts Irish folk to le Moulin Easy Access – Less than two hour flight from Ireland with Ryanair.
Space and Tranquility – The glorious countryside is interesting and varied with hardly another soul to be seen whereas it abounds with wild flowers, birds, butterflies and (harmless) wild creatures. Walking – There are hundreds of kilometres of secluded paths, tracks and country lanes where you will meet hardly another soul. Cycling – There is hardly any traffic on thousands of kilometers of well surfaced country lanes with wide verges for good visibility, and no potholes! Sunshine – The region is south of the Loire Valley where the weather is blissful with average 2,250 hours balmy sunshine annual average and only 300mm rainfall at le Moulin (average 1,500 hours sunshine and 1,250mm rainfall in Ireland). |
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some of the butterflies you can see near le Moulin |
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Superb Value – Euros buy a lot more in France than they do in Ireland and on top of this, Moulin Holidays are very reasonably priced. No Hidden Extras – After-holiday bank statements normally tell how expensive the holiday really was! At le Moulin everything, but everything, is included in le Moulin’s fair tariff – all meals, all drinks (plenty of good wine, beer, coffee, tea, soft drinks, etc), use of facilities – even the postcards are free! Exceptional Hospitality – In Ireland you are accustomed to warm hospitality and you will be delighted with the generosity of le Moulin's celebrated hospitality which is based on superb cuisine, loads of good wine and and great craic. |
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Wine Tasting – Twelve or more different wines are offered during a six-night holiday. Distinctive local wines of good quality and character include rosés, whites and reds from the small family producers of the Fiefs Vendéen and Anjou Region. Evening meals are accompanied by plenty of good red wine from better known wine producing regions. ALL wine is included in the price
Friendly Locals – Like Irish, French people are kind and friendly. |
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Bergerac rouge 2005 |
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English Language – In case your French is a little rusty, English is the lingua franca at le Moulin. Places to Visit |
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There are many interesting places of historical, natural and cultural interest to visit |
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Geography The wild irregular coastlines of Kerry and Cork, and of Brittany, are part of the same geological formation – the Armorican Massif – that gives the the region of le Moulin du Chemin its particular character. After dipping below the Celtic sea and Loire Valley, the southernmost extremity of the Armorican Massif emerges to form the Gâtine Hills. Eons of weathering, deposition of topsoil and erosion have produced a gently undulating landscape. The region is epitomised by timeless cattle pastures, ancient hedgerows, crystal streams, pleasant orchards and cool deciduous woods and forests. Travel Options In-season air travel from Ireland is now available from Dublin, Cork or Shannon to either Le Rochelle or Nantes (both within 90 minutes drive of la Moulin). La Rochelle and Nantes are regional airports similar in size to Cork Airport, so travel through these airports is relatively hassle free.
If the time tables don't match le Moulin's normal six-night holiday format, let us know and we might be able to change the format or propose an alternative solution. In addition, there is the car ferry from Shannon to Roscoff (Roscoff is 4½ hours drive from le Moulin).
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