Elegant Mill Compound, 1 hr from Paris. Sleep 10, Events for 35 for an extra fee

Moulin à Rêves—the Mill of Dreams—is an enchanting private estate where your dream escape to the French Countryside comes to life.

Just one hour from Paris, this beautifully restored 19th-century mill blends modern luxury with the serenity and charm of the French countryside.

Whether you’re planning a family reunion, a yoga or wellness retreat, a writing or painting workshop, or a special getaway with friends or colleagues, Moulin à Rêves offers a rare combination of space, privacy, and inspiration.

The compound is large and has 10 bedrooms and 7 baths, but we wish to welcome a maximum of 10 lodging guests, ensuring an exceptional sense of privacy and space.

Events for up to a maximum of 35 guests are welcome for an additional $5000 fee.

We are happy to recommend local caterers, massage therapists, and yoga teachers, so that you can relax and be pampered on vacation.

The estate is a fully private walled domaine composed of three historic stone homes, encircling lush gardens and the flowing Juine River—which runs right through the main mill building.

• 10 bedrooms
• 7 bathrooms
• 3 fully equipped kitchens
• 3 living and dining areas
• Private outdoor terraces

Each home is thoughtfully designed with French antiques, fine linens, and curated artwork, offering both togetherness and personal retreat.

L’Atelier de la Grange: The Vaudeville Barn

The heartbeat of the Domaine is our monumental 19th-century Grange. With soaring, exposed-timber beams that evoke the scale of a rustic cathedral, this is a rare architectural sanctuary for connection. At the center of the hall, a massive stone fireplace anchors the space, alongside a grand banquet table where guests can dine.

This versatile hall transforms throughout the day, serving as an inspiring Yoga Shala by morning, a sun-lit painter's studio by afternoon, and a magnificent candlelit dining hall by night.

Fully sheltered from the elements, it ensures your retreats and celebrations remain seamless, rain or shine.

The Grange includes:

• Large communal dining table
• Two charcoal BBQ grills
• Grand fireplace
• Full-size ping pong table
• Space for yoga, dancing, and celebrations

Inside the Grange, you’ll find:

The Fitness Studio: Our professional-grade gym features a brand-new treadmill, elliptical, boxing bag, and weight bench. We provide 8 yoga mats for group sessions.

The Screening Room: Retreat to our private cinema, featuring leather chairs and couches for movie marathons or creative lectures.

The Fleet: Explore the emerald countryside with our 6 bicycles (including 2 electric). Ride past grazing sheep, watercress beds, and charming medieval villages.

The Jacuzzi Spa: A year-round oasis of well-being for up to 6 guests. Relax in the bubbling warmth while taking in serene garden views.


A Sanctuary in Nature

Life at Moulin à Rêves unfolds at a gentler pace.

Cross a Giverny-style bridge that feels lifted from a Monet painting.
Listen to the river flowing beneath the house.
Wake to birdsong and the chickens and roosters in the onsite henhouse.

Dine outside in the gardens. Put your feet up on the chaise lounges. Have a massage or facial by the riverside. Make a wish at the authentic wishing well.

This is a place to exhale, reconnect, and create.

Effortless Living

We make your stay seamless and relaxing:

• Catering options from local chefs who provide drop-off or fully staffed meals
• Grocery stocking before arrival
• Optional daily housekeeping
• Transportation arrangements (train pickups, airport transfers)

Uber service is available.
Orly Airport: ~60 minutes
Charles de Gaulle: ~75 minutes

Discover the town of Méréville — The Watercress Capital of France

Located in the charming countryside of Méréville, Moulin à Rêves sits among the region’s famous watercress fields, just beyond your gates.

Enjoy peaceful walks through the countryside or explore on our fleet of bicycles, including electric bikes.

Explore France from Your Doorstep

• Paris — 1 hour (train from Étampes, 15 min drive)
• Barbizon & Vaux-le-Vicomte — under 1 hour
• Fontainebleau — historic château & forest
• Chartres — iconic cathedral
• Orléans — city of Joan of Arc
• Loire Valley — 90 minutes (Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise)

Moulin à Rêves is the perfect home base to explore the best of France.

A Creative Legacy — From Vaudeville to Hollywood

For over 75 years, Moulin à Rêves has been a sanctuary for artists, visionaries, and storytellers.

Originally owned by Vaudeville legend Borrah Minevitch, the property became a gathering place for creatives connected to Paris’s vibrant cultural scene.

Later, it was the private “Hollywood Hideaway” of renowned attorney Bert Fields, who hosted friends and icons from the world of film in this peaceful retreat far from the spotlight.

Thoughtful Design

Today, the interiors reflect the refined eye of world-renowned art advisor Barbara Guggenheim.

Throughout the homes, you’ll find:
• 18th-century French country antiques
• Original theatrical posters
• Rich fabrics and curated details
• Louis Vuitton trunk as a coffe table
• Viking professional stoves
• Ritz Paris bathrobes

Every detail has been chosen with care to create a space that is both elegant and deeply comfortable.

The Experience

Moulin à Rêves is more than a place to stay.

It is a place to gather, celebrate, create and dream.

The 3 Homes:

MAISON #1.
Le Moulin (5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Sleeps 10)

The heart of the estate where the river flows beneath your feet.

La Chambre de la Rivière (Ground Floor): Two twin beds with a dedicated hall bathroom.

The Romantic Suite (Upstairs King): Grand Master with a private ensuite bath and Ritz robes.

Les Cerises (Upstairs Queen): Featuring cherry fabric walls, sink, and bidet.

Les Roses (Upstairs Twins): Two twin beds with rose fabric walls.


MAISON #2.
The Hollywood Hideaway (3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Sleeps 6)

Each room is named after a cinema classic.

Through the Looking Glass (Ground Floor King): Master suite with an ensuite bathroom.

The Secret Garden (Ground Floor Suite): Adjacent sitting room

An American in Paris (Ground Floor Queen): Floral walls with a bathroom in the hall.


The Living Space: A grand upstairs library-lounge—ideal for yoga, meetings, or reflection.

MAISON #3.
The River House (2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Sleeps 4)
A sun-drenched sanctuary designed to inspire masterworks.

La Chambre des Artistes (Upstairs King): Featuring antique drawings and a twin daybed.

La Chambre des Ecrivans (Upstairs Double): A cozy room with elegant fabric walls and an in-room sink.

The Living Space: An open floorplan with an elegant comfortable living room with 2 couches anchored by an authentic Louis Vuitton trunk coffee table.

The Dining Room is a massive antique table and a beautiful painting of a mill.

Massive French doors open onto views of the stream and apple trees.