Moulin de Mizande, Saint Simeon. Holiday Rentals

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Around 1850, Jules Romain Alexandre Cloud, a carpenter, purchased the dilapidated cider press in Saint-Siméon village. He ingeniously constructed a cement spillway with vanes and a short canal at the convergence of the Presles and Piétré streams to supply water to the wheel of his sawmill, which he positioned perpendicular to the cider press. The sawmill's structure is unique, featuring twisted, vaulted, and knotty beams that Cloud would not have typically used for his customers. It was only later that he added his own residence.

In 1955, an antique dealer and fresco teacher acquired the "Moulin de Mizande" property. With great care, he restored the circular trough, wooden machinery, crusher millstone, and the large gear with its box-wood teeth. Additionally, he adorned the place with seventeenth-century carved wooden panels, alcoves, fireplaces, and staircases. The name "Moulin de Mizande" is derived from a spring that emerges in the field, not far from the one created by Sanctus Simeon the Stylite when he preached in Gaul during the fourth century.

In early April, the vicinity of Moulin de Mizande is adorned with a rare variety of anemone (ranunculaides) that no longer exists elsewhere in the Ile de France. As a result, the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle has cataloged the plant life in this exceptional location.

The current owner has constructed a parking lot, garage, and porch, restored the wheel and vanes, expanded the stables, renovated the attic in the house, and enhanced household comforts, all while preserving the original ambiance. At Moulin de Mizande, we offer our guests a tranquil and leisurely experience, accompanied by a warm welcome in the meticulously preserved environment of this truly remarkable place.

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