Stone bridge over the Loing river in Moret-sur-Loing, twenty-five minutes from Moulin à Rêves

Things to Do

Discover Méréville

Méréville, known as the watercress capital of France, offers a glimpse of authentic French country life. Browse the weekly market, enjoy hot baguettes from the village boulangerie, cycle past endless fields and windmills and stroll beside the emerald watercress beds just beyond the gates of Moulin à Rêves.

Life moves at a gentler pace here, inviting you to slow down and savor the simple pleasures of the French countryside.

Arriving in the village of Méréville
Arriving in Méréville
Watercress beds in the valley near Méréville
Watercress beds across from Moulin à Rêves
Fresh pastries — mille-feuille, choux à la crème, and raspberry tarts — at the village boulangerie in Méréville
Pastries from the village boulangerie
Golden fields lining a country road near Méréville
Golden fields in spring
Guest cycling out from the blue gate of Moulin à Rêves with a baguette and dog
Cycling out from the gates
Grotto, rock-arch bridge, and stream in the gardens of the Domaine de Méréville
The gardens of the Domaine de Méréville

Day Trips & Things To Do

Some of France's most beautiful châteaux, cathedrals, and historic cities are just an hour away from Moulin à Rêves.

Paris skyline with the Eiffel Tower, one hour from Moulin à Rêves

Paris

Spend a day in the City of Light, then return to the peace of the countryside in time for dinner. Trains depart every half hour from Étampes, just 15 minutes away.

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte baroque facade and Le Nôtre formal gardens

Vaux-le-Vicomte

Discover the magnificent château that inspired Versailles. Explore the formal gardens and experience the famous candlelit evenings held on summer Saturdays.

The Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles — gilded statues, crystal chandeliers, and the painted ceiling by Le Brun

Versailles

Experience the palace of Louis XIV, one of France's most spectacular destinations. Discover the Hall of Mirrors, Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet, and the gilded grandeur of the Sun King's court.

Notre-Dame de Chartres UNESCO Gothic cathedral, a day trip from Moulin à Rêves

Chartres

Step inside one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in the world. Admire its legendary stained-glass windows and explore the charming old town surrounding this UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Loire river quays at Orléans with the medieval city skyline and Sainte-Croix Cathedral

Orléans

The historic city of Joan of Arc sits on the banks of the Loire River. Stroll its medieval streets, visit the soaring Sainte-Croix Cathedral, and enjoy lunch along the riverfront.

Château de Chambord Renaissance facade reflected in the canal, in the Loire Valley

Loire Valley Châteaux · 1 hr 30 minutes

Spend a day exploring some of France's most celebrated Renaissance châteaux, including Blois, Amboise, and Chenonceau. Visit Leonardo da Vinci's final home at Le Clos Lucé and discover the splendor of the Loire Valley.

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