Village de Gîtes du Moulin Neuf

Village de Gîtes du Moulin Neuf Overview

You know what? I stumbled across Village de Gîtes du Moulin Neuf completely by accident when I was driving through the Loire Valley wine region, and honestly, it turned out to be one of those happy travel mistakes that makes you feel like you’ve discovered something special. This place sits right on rue de la Libauderie in Gétigné – which, let me tell you, is basically the middle of nowhere in the best possible way. It’s one of those converted mill properties that the French do so well, where they’ve taken this old industrial building and turned it into something that feels both rustic and surprisingly comfortable.

The whole setup is actually a collection of individual gîtes (think self-contained cottages) clustered around the original mill building, so you get that village feel without being crammed into a typical hotel box. I mean, there’s no official star rating because it doesn’t fit into those standard categories – it’s sort of like staying in someone’s beautifully renovated countryside property rather than a commercial hotel. The stone walls are thick enough that you barely hear your neighbors, which was perfect since I was there during what turned out to be a busy weekend with a French family reunion happening in one of the larger units. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – the owner actually lives on the property and just handed me the keys with a casual rundown of where everything was, plus some solid recommendations for dinner in the village (definitely hit up the little bistro about ten minutes’ walk toward the church).

What really sold me on this place was how it manages to feel authentically French without trying too hard. The interiors have that lived-in charm with exposed beams and tile floors that stay cool even in summer heat, and each gîte has its own little outdoor space where you can sit with morning coffee and listen to the countryside wake up. Parking is easy – just pull up right outside your door, no hunting for spots or dealing with valets. The location puts you about twenty minutes from Nantes if you need city amenities, but honestly, part of the appeal is being tucked away in wine country where your biggest decision is which local vineyard to visit. I’d say it’s perfect for couples or families who want that authentic French countryside experience without roughing it – the kitchenettes are well-equipped if you want to grab supplies from the Saturday market in nearby Clisson, and the beds are actually comfortable (not always a given in character properties like this). Fair warning though: if you need constant entertainment or room service, this probably isn’t your speed. But if you want to slow down and experience rural France the way locals do, with an 8.2 rating from people who clearly get what this place is about, Village de Gîtes du Moulin Neuf delivers exactly what it promises.