Converted Flour Mill

Set in a site of outstanding natural beauty, this old Mill stands on the banks of a river Cernon at the edge of a village 10 min drive from the town of Millau, in the department of Aveyron, S.W. France.

Built before 1735 and a working flour mill until the year 2000 (once one of the largest flour-producing mills in the area), many of the original features have been retained to protect the building’s history, while simultaneously transforming the interior spaces into something magical.

Following its transformation, it has become a haven for writers, artists, potters and creatives from all over the world - many returning regularly to participate in residencies, retreats, and specialist pottery courses.

Property Highlights:

–Shoot and Stay Availability: Over 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, plus one self-contained two-bed apartment
–Historic Character: Renovated with sensitivity to the building’s history. A unique and welcoming environment that has become a successful venue for internationally renowned artists’ retreats and creative residencies. Many of the large open industrial spaces and original mill features remain.
–Stunning Settings: framed by the dramatic landscape of the Tarn Gorges. Located within a national park, offering easy access to a range of rivers, lakes, mountains, forests and pastures with several more outstanding national parks close by (Haut-Languedoc, Cevennes, Camargues) and the Norman-Foster designed Millau Viaduct just a short drive.
–Interiors: Atmospheric stone walls, exposed beams, large barn vibes, flowing water nearby, and lovingly-designed living and work spaces that lend themselves perfectly to shoots requiring character and soul.
–Expansive Space: Large ex-industrial interior spaces include The Flour Store (120m blank canvas space of neutral walls and wooden beams); The Artists Loft (110sqm under-eaves roof space) plus a 120sqm separate ceramics and print studio. Grassland and parking space.
–Outdoor Beauty: Riverside meadows, direct access to the waterfall, hiking trails, and seasonal landscapes that shift beautifully throughout the year.

Accessibility:
–Convenient Location: close to Millau (population ~25,000), with excellent road, bus, and rail connections to national parks as well as the Pyrenees and Mediterranean coast (Béziers, Montpellier).
–Three Airports close by