Stay in an exceptional place steeped in history, built in the 8th century by the monks of the "Abbaye de la Couture" and which was the property of Marcel Pagnol from 1930 to 1951. "The mill is a magical place. You will never find any setbacks there. Everything works out, everything succeeds." Marcel Pagnol, 1951. Located in the heart of the Sarthe valley, the Mill is just 2 hours 15 minutes from Paris by car (1 hour 05 minutes by TGV) and welcomes you for enchanting stays with family/friends. In the heart of magnificent nature and carefully decorated, the entire estate is available for rent. The surface area of the mill is 350m2 (excluding outbuildings) and can accommodate up to 12 people. It consists of 4 double bedrooms (King size beds) and a family room with a King size bed as well as 2 “cabin beds” which can accommodate children. On the ground floor: Former milling room, with direct access to the wheel and its gears, as well as to the dam. On the 1st floor: -Entrance/Boudoir with balcony suspended above the dam -Large living room with monumental fireplace -Marcel Pagnol's weapons room, having served as his office for the writing of 2 of his major works "Fanny" and "César". This office has remained as it was in 1951 and preserves the soul of Marcel Pagnol in its oak paneling. -Kitchen with American fridge and cooking range -Dining room with its large monastic table / Billiard room (French) On the 2nd floor: -3 double bedrooms with King size beds -2 bathrooms -1 teleworking “bubble” with amazing view of the dam -1 observatory On the 3rd floor*: -1 double bedroom with toilet area -1 Familly Bedroom composed of a King size bed (or 2 twin beds), as well as “cabin beds” that can accommodate 2 or 3 children. -1 bathroom *Access to the 3rd floor is via a miller's staircase We provide you with: Canoe, boat, paddle, fishing rods, bikes and games for children so that you can enjoy the surrounding nature with family or friends. You will witness the spectacle of the King Fishers (emblems of the estate), perched on a window sill or a reed, before cutting through the water to catch their prey.