Calling all writers! Start your 2025 Writing Year STRONG!

Do you need time to write? Do you want to escape to nature? Do you crave some away from the everyday routine to concentrate on your writing. Time out to rest, recharge , reconnect with nature & be inspired. If so time here at The Mill could be exactly what you are looking for!

This retreat is for you if you need time to write away from the every day chaos of the daily grind.

This is a self-directed retreat. with the option of an intention setting workshop & a vision/ action board making workshop to help you cement your 2025 writing goals in place..

The Mill is a treasure trove of glorious details with reading nooks, comfy chairs, and cosy day beds, as well as, writing desks in the communal spaces - the Salon & the Library room . Each bedroom has a comfortable chair & writing desk and wall space for your post it notes. We also have our extremely sociable cat who loves to snuggle down while you work or read a book,

We often have January days that are warm enough to sit outside with a cuppa and write or read a book. Evenings see us in the kitchen around the table, with the log burner going , enjoying dinner sharing food and our writing experiences,

A place for you to soak up the atmosphere, feel liberated and inspired to get the words on the page.. we are surrounded by beautiful hiking and walk trails for you to explore and connect to time in nature?

Come and join us in The Mill to do 'The Work' in a relaxed beautiful setting along side fellow writers. Unplugging from your daily working life.

With local walks, space to do your own yoga or meditation practice ( yoga mats provided) and delicious Mediterranean style fresh healthy foods, this retreat will quiet your mind and lift your spirits, ready for fulfilling writing sessions.

There will be daily self-serve buffet-style breakfasts, daily lunches, and 5 of your evening meals.

There are a number of great restaurants and cafes near us for dining off-site, or you can use the communal kitchen to cook up a feast. 

Please scroll down for T&Cs

Booking

Miller’s Nook

A single bed and shared shower room (shower shared with one other guest) and a separate WC on the second floor of the Mill.

Our cabin style Nook rooms are not the largest but super cute with authentic & very popular with guests.

Mill wheels and original detailing. Insulated and timber paneling ensures they are cooler in the summer and warmer in the colder months.

As these rooms are in the heart of the building they have internal, not external windows.

Don't tell the other guests but these rooms have the best WC in the building 😊🤭!

Mezzanine Nook

A vintage French sleigh bed and upper bed deck If you are tall this may not be the best bed for you, you have the option to sleep at the higher level, up a metal bed deck ladder.. or choose one of the other rooms.

French people 100 years ago were not very long!

This room shares the shower room with one other guest and a separate WC all on the second floor of the Mill.

Our cabin-style Nook rooms are not the largest but super cute with authentic Mill wheels and original detailing, they are loved by all our guests.

Insulated and timber paneling ensures they are cooler in the summer and warmer in the colder months.

As these rooms are in the heart of the building they have internal, not external windows.

Don't tell the other guests but these rooms have the best WC in the building 😊🤭

Hill View Room

Our bright and airy Hill view room on the first floor. has a calm fresh feel with views to the hills of the Larzac Plateau.

You will be sleeping in a French Vintage Corbel bed and guaranteed a good night's sleep!

There is a large oak wardrobe in this room and a desk by the window.

The shower room and WC is adjacent to your room.

The shower is shared with one other guest the Garden view room on the ground floor. However, they have their own WC.

Riverside View Room

Our River View Room is situated on the first floor. It has a double bed and its own private ensuite.

The river passes below the window.

This room has a small desk directly under the window, allowing you a beautiful leafy riverbank view every time you look up from your writing. As well as the soothing sounds of the river as your background soundtrack!

A white room with hints of pale pink deco. It has been described as Vintage England Cottage-style vibes! With the added bonus of a contemporary black & white shower room.

Canal View Apartment

Our modern open-plan self-contained apartment on the second floor is very bright and airy.

With a Juliett balcony affording views of the Mill Canal and the weir at the end of the property.

The apartment has contemporary loft-style vibes with bright contemporary artwork on the wall.

This self-contained space has a double bed, with a curtain rather than a door, and a single bed room

You have the added benefit of your own lounge/ chillout space and a large table. Also, your own kitchenette if you want to make your own early-morning tea of coffee. As well as your own private shower room.

Garden Room

This room has become a regular favorite with returning guests!

Situated on the Ground floor with use of the adjacent WC.

The shower room is shared with one other guest and is situated on the 1st Floor.

This room has been transformed from an old machine room into the most dare I say, romantic, bohemian feels.

With a polished concrete floor, rattan rugs vintage Grench Corbel bed antique lace curtains, and full-height opening windows that open onto the riverbank a few feet below the window.

It is absolutely heavenly to sleep in this room with the windows open all night, with the sounds of the river. the room has a desk next to the window, storage, and hanging space.

What’s Not Included:

Your travel to and from the Mill

Your travel / holiday insurance is not included. Please ensure you take out your own insurance policy

Airport Transfers - We do offer a pick service from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

How To Get Here

Our Address is:

Le Moulin, ZA Vergonhac, 7 Route de Linas, Saint Georges de Luzençon, 12100, Aveyron, France

Contact Details:

Email: nathalie@themillfrance.com

UK Mobile: +44 (0)775 631 5823 (WhatsApp)

FR Mobile: +33 (0)6 30 04 62 87

Our nearest town is Millau - A 10 minute drive away.

There are trains and buses from Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are driving from the UK please check the map, we are a long way down! We advise you break your journey en route if coming via Dover/ Calais.

There is the option of an overnight ferry from Portsmouth to St.Malo which makes the drive in France approx 6 hrs. from St.Malo to The Mill France.

We encourage car sharing with other guests on retreats & residencies and are happy to connect guests via WhatsApp to make this possible.

The operator Flixbus offers a night bus from Paris to MIllau

Our nearest airports are Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are coming from the USA it is possible to fly into Barcelona & from there get a train to Beziers where you can either join the airport pick up at 80 euro per person or get the connecting train from Beziers to our village where we will meet you. ( We are closer to Barcelona than we are to Paris and flights into Barcelona from USA are often cheaper than flights to Paris)

We offer an airport pick from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

Pick up from Millau or Saint Georges train/ bus station is free of charge

T&Cs:

We require payment in full to secure your booking (if you need to split your payment and pay in 2 parts let us know.

100% refundable minus 50€ admin fee: 90+ days before arrival date

75% refundable: 89 - 60 days prior to arrival date

50% refundable: 59 - 31 days prior to arrival date

0% refundable: 30 - 0 days days prior to arrival date. Note: If we are able to fill your spot at short notice you will be fully refunded minus 150€ admin fee). You may also transfer your place to a friend/ family member

From 1st-8th March 2025, we welcome you to The Mill France to learn the valuable ceramics skill of how to build your own wood-fired kiln. During this course, you’ll be guided through the process by Robin Wilson of Oxford University Kilns.

As part of a team of fellow potters, you will learn the technical knowledge needed in an informal classroom setting and then take part in the kiln building process itself. You will leave fully equipped with the knowledge to build and fire your own Wood Fired kiln..

There will be the minimum of one firing as part of the teaching process, giving all participants the opportunity to fire their own bisqued fired works. This course is a very hands-on collaborative experience led by Dr.Robin Wilson arguably the top UK expert on the ancient traditional technique of Anagama Kiln Building & Firing and assitated by Lisa Sjukur.. We are super excited to have them run this course here in France!

As part of the course there is an optional guided visit to the Millau Museum Ancient Roman Pottery Site where you will discover the fascinating historical link between Ancient Roman & the town of Millau. We will also visit a local pottery studio.

Please see below for how to get here.

Course Booking

There are three ways to book your place on the course.

• Option A Book the course (£980) with your on site accommodation here at The Mill France. This option includes the course cost with your accommodation choice.

• Space is limited we encourage early booking to secure your preferred room Accommodation includes: the cost of the course/ all your breakfasts during your stay/all your lunches/ a group welcome dinner / a group last night celebration. Additional evening meals Sunday through to Thursday are offered at an additional cost of 28€ per person - 3 courses and includes wine - bookable in advance. All towels/ bedding/ toiletries are included

  Simply choose your accommodation from the list below, fill in the contact form, we will then confirm the room availability and email you with payment information.

• Option B Book the course (£980) with a Camping or Campervan space on site. There is an additional fee of £100 for the duration of the course). Your group Lunches / Welcome meal and last night meal are included. You can request breakfasts and evening meals nearer the time should you wish. Note - we have an outdoor shower & a WC in the Ceramic Studio.

• Option C Book the course only (£980) without accommodation, and stay off site elsewhere. Your lunches for the duration of the course are included as well as your welcome meal & last night meal. You can stay locally in Saint Georges de Luzençon, which is walking distance to The Mill - accommodation options can be found on booking.com , airbnb and gites de france.

There are 3 Payment Options

Option 1: Pay in full at time of booking

Option 2: Pay a 50% deposit & 50% by February 15th - 2 weeks before start date of course

Option 3: Pay 150 Euros non refundable deposit & the balance by 15th February

How to Book & Pay: Click through to via the BOOK NOW button , fill in a short contact form letting us know you booking preference a) b) or c) from the above options and tell us if you prefer to pay in full / pay a 50% deposit/ fay a 150 euro non refundable deposit. Once we have recieved your information form we will get back to you with confirmation of room option ( if applicable) and all the information to make your payment. This will either be by Bank Transfer to a Euros Bank Account or pay in any currency via a Stripe Payment link which we will send to you.

Please see below for T’s & C’s

Miller’s Nook - Single Occupancy inc course - £1421

The Miller’s Nook is a single occupancy bedroom is on the second floor of the Mill. A super cosy room. It shares a bathroom and a separate WC with the max 3 other guests from the Mezzanine Nook and The Artists Loft on the top floor. Please note this room has 2 windows looking out to the landing area- no external window - however the room is very well insulated and well ventilated & heated by electric radiator.

Mezzanine Nook - Single Occupancy £1421 / Double £2414

THe Mezzanine Room is located on the second floor, a cosy room with 2 single beds. One of which is accessed via a ladder to the upper bed, so best for someone mobile! The Mezzanine Nook shares a bathroom and a separate WC with fellow guests in the Miller’s Nook & The Artists Loft. Please note this room has 2 windows looking out to the landing area - no external windows. It is however very well insulated and ventilated & heated by electric radiator. There is additional storage in the landing area if required.

Hill View Room - Single occupancy including course cost £ 1491 / Double occupancy inc 2 x course cost £2683

The Hillside View Room with double bed & a desk is situated on the first floor. The shower room & WC is directly next door & shared with the guests from the Garden View room on the ground floor (note they have use of their own WC downstairs)

Riverside View Room - Single occupancy including course cost £ 1491 / Double occupancy inc 2 x course cost £2683

Our Riverside room on the first floor is a super cosy room with a double bed, a desk, a private en-suite shower room & a window over-looking the river.

Canal View Apartment - Double occupancy including 2 x course cost £2883 / triple occupancy inc 3 x course costs £3568

The canal view apartment is located on the second floor of the mill. WIth its own living area, its wc,shower room & kitchenette. For shared occupancy.

This is a an open plan style apartment with one bedroom - single bed / a double bedroom (note this is not a full height room and seperated a heavey duty curtain

And a sofabed in the living area,

The apartment is perfect for: three friends sharing/ a couple and a friend/ two friends who prefer a bit more space & their own living area.

Ground Floor Garden Room - Single occupancy including course cost £ 1491 / Double occupancy inc 2 x course cost £2683

Our Garden view room is located on the ground floor & has a double bed, desk, chair and sofa and the best view of the river! You will use the shower room on the 1st floor - however there is a convenient WC a few paces away from your room.

What’s Not Included:

Your travel to and from the Mill

Your travel / holiday insurance is not included. Please ensure you take out your own insurance policy

Your evening meals -Sunday- Thursday - it is possible to book dinner at The Mill at an additional fee nearer the time,

Airport Transfers - We do offer a pick service from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

How To Get Here

Our Address is:

Le Moulin, ZA Vegonhac, 7 Route  de Linas, Saint Georges de Luzençon, 12100, Aveyron, France

Contact Details:

Email: nathalie@themillfrance.com

UK Mobile: +44 (0)775 631 5823 (WhatsApp)

FR Mobile: +33 (0)6 30 04 62 87

Our nearest town is Millau a 10 minute drive away.

There are trains and buses from Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are driving from the UK please check the map, we are a long way down! We advise you break your journey en route if coming via Dover/ Calais.

There is the option of an overnight ferry from Portsmouth to St.Malo which makes the drive in France approx 6 hrs. from St.Malo to The Mill France.

We encourage car sharing with other guests on retreats & residencies and are happy to connect guests via WhatsApp to make this possible.

The operator Flixbus offers a night bus from Paris to MIllau

Our nearest airports are Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

if you are coming from the USA it is possible to fly into Barcelona & from there get a train to Beziers where you can either join the airport pick up at 80 euro per person or get the connecting train from Beziers to our village where we will meet you. ( we are closer to Barcelona than we are to Paris (and flights into Barcelona from USA are often cheaper than flights to Paris)

We offer an airport pick from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

Pick up from MIllau or Saint Georges train/ bus station is free of charge

T&Cs:

100% refundable minus 50€ admin fee: 90+ days before arrival date

75% refundable: 89 - 60 days prior to arrival date

50% refundable: 59 - 31 days prior to arrival date

0% refundable: 30 - 0 days days prior to arrival date. Note: If we are able to fill your spot at short notice you will be fully refunded minus 150€ admin fee). You may also transfer your place to a friend/ family member

* If you have chosen to reserve your place on the course with a NON refundable deposit of 150 Euros - this is non refundable as of 48 hours from making your deposit payment

Calling all writers! Start your 2025 Writing Year STRONG!

Do you need time to write? Do you want to escape to nature? Do you crave some away from the everyday routine to concentrate on your writing. Time out to rest, recharge , reconnect with nature & be inspired. If so time here at The Mill could be exactly what you are looking for!

This retreat is for you if you need time to write away from the every day chaos of the daily grind.

This is a self-directed retreat. with the option of an intention setting workshop & a vision/ action board making workshop to help you cement your 2025 writing goals in place..

The Mill is a treasure trove of glorious details with reading nooks, comfy chairs, and cosy day beds, as well as, writing desks in the communal spaces - the Salon & the Library room . Each bedroom has a comfortable chair & writing desk and wall space for your post it notes. We also have our extremely sociable cat who loves to snuggle down while you work or read a book,

We often have January days that are warm enough to sit outside with a cuppa and write or read a book. Evenings see us in the kitchen around the table, with the log burner going , enjoying dinner sharing food and our writing experiences,

A place for you to soak up the atmosphere, feel liberated and inspired to get the words on the page.. we are surrounded by beautiful hiking and walk trails for you to explore and connect to time in nature?

Come and join us in The Mill to do 'The Work' in a relaxed beautiful setting along side fellow writers. Unplugging from your daily working life.

With local walks, space to do your own yoga or meditation practice ( yoga mats provided) and delicious Mediterranean style fresh healthy foods, this retreat will quiet your mind and lift your spirits, ready for fulfilling writing sessions.

There will be daily self-serve buffet-style breakfasts, daily lunches, and 5 of your evening meals.

There are a number of great restaurants and cafes near us for dining off-site, or you can use the communal kitchen to cook up a feast. 

Please scroll down for T&Cs

Booking

Miller’s Nook

A single bed and shared shower room (shower shared with one other guest) and a separate WC on the second floor of the Mill.

Our cabin style Nook rooms are not the largest but super cute with authentic & very popular with guests.

Mill wheels and original detailing. Insulated and timber paneling ensures they are cooler in the summer and warmer in the colder months.

As these rooms are in the heart of the building they have internal, not external windows.

Don't tell the other guests but these rooms have the best WC in the building 😊🤭!

Mezzanine Nook

A vintage French sleigh bed and upper bed deck If you are tall this may not be the best bed for you, you have the option to sleep at the higher level, up a metal bed deck ladder.. or choose one of the other rooms.

French people 100 years ago were not very long!

This room shares the shower room with one other guest and a separate WC all on the second floor of the Mill.

Our cabin-style Nook rooms are not the largest but super cute with authentic Mill wheels and original detailing, they are loved by all our guests.

Insulated and timber paneling ensures they are cooler in the summer and warmer in the colder months.

As these rooms are in the heart of the building they have internal, not external windows.

Don't tell the other guests but these rooms have the best WC in the building 😊🤭

Hill View Room

Our bright and airy Hill view room on the first floor. has a calm fresh feel with views to the hills of the Larzac Plateau.

You will be sleeping in a French Vintage Corbel bed and guaranteed a good night's sleep!

There is a large oak wardrobe in this room and a desk by the window.

The shower room and WC is adjacent to your room.

The shower is shared with one other guest the Garden view room on the ground floor. However, they have their own WC.

Riverside View Room

Our River View Room is situated on the first floor. It has a double bed and its own private ensuite.

The river passes below the window.

This room has a small desk directly under the window, allowing you a beautiful leafy riverbank view every time you look up from your writing. As well as the soothing sounds of the river as your background soundtrack!

A white room with hints of pale pink deco. It has been described as Vintage England Cottage-style vibes! With the added bonus of a contemporary black & white shower room.

Canal View Apartment

Our modern open-plan self-contained apartment on the second floor is very bright and airy.

With a Juliett balcony affording views of the Mill Canal and the weir at the end of the property.

The apartment has contemporary loft-style vibes with bright contemporary artwork on the wall.

This self-contained space has a double bed, with a curtain rather than a door, and a single bed in the living area.

You have the added benefit of your own lounge/ chillout space and a large table. Also, your own kitchenette if you want to make your own early-morning tea of coffee. As well as your own private shower room.

Garden Room

This room has become a regular favorite with returning guests!

Situated on the Ground floor with use of the adjacent WC.

The shower room is shared with one other guest and is situated on the 1st Floor.

This room has been transformed from an old machine room into the most dare I say, romantic, bohemian feels.

With a polished concrete floor, rattan rugs vintage French Corbel bed antique lace curtains, and full-height opening windows that open onto the riverbank a few feet below the window.

It is absolutely heavenly to sleep in this room with the windows open all night, with the sounds of the river. the room has a desk next to the window, storage, and hanging space.

What’s Not Included:

Your travel to and from The Mill

Your travel / holiday insurance is not included. Please ensure you take out your own insurance policy

Airport Transfers - We do offer a pick service from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

How To Get Here

Our Address is:

Le Moulin, ZA Vergonhac, 7 Route de Linas, Saint Georges de Luzençon, 12100, Aveyron, France

Contact Details:

Email: nathalie@themillfrance.com

UK Mobile: +44 (0)775 631 5823 (WhatsApp)

FR Mobile: +33 (0)6 30 04 62 87

Our nearest town is Millau - A 10 minute drive away.

There are trains and buses from Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are driving from the UK please check the map, we are a long way down! We advise you break your journey en route if coming via Dover/ Calais.

There is the option of an overnight ferry from Portsmouth to St.Malo which makes the drive in France approx 6 hrs. from St.Malo to The Mill France.

We encourage car sharing with other guests on retreats & residencies and are happy to connect guests via WhatsApp to make this possible.

The operator Flixbus offers a night bus from Paris to MIllau

Our nearest airports are Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are coming from the USA it is possible to fly into Barcelona & from there get a train to Beziers where you can either join the airport pick up at 80 euro per person or get the connecting train from Beziers to our village where we will meet you. ( We are closer to Barcelona than we are to Paris and flights into Barcelona from USA are often cheaper than flights to Paris)

We offer an airport pick from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

Pick up from Millau or Saint Georges train/ bus station is free of charge

T&Cs:

We require payment in full to secure your booking (if you need to split your payment and pay in 2 parts let us know).

100% refundable minus 50€ admin fee: 90+ days before arrival date

75% refundable: 89 - 60 days prior to arrival date

50% refundable: 59 - 31 days prior to arrival date

0% refundable: 30 - 0 days days prior to arrival date. Note: If we are able to fill your spot at short notice you will be fully refunded minus 150€ admin fee). You may also transfer your place to a friend/ family member

Calling All Creatives!

As part of our Co Living for Creatives Residency programme we are super excited to welcome back for his third year, Rob Lowe AKA Supermudane!

Rob is our guest artist for our three week long April Creative Residency! With a background in graphic design, and more than 25 years experience working across various aspects of the creative world, Rob approaches projects with a sense of humour and a will to make everything he produces (no matter how small) have a bespoke and generous character. He is interested in deeply personal work but with a wide appeal, rooted in the universality of the human condition. He has exhibited and has been published worldwide, including several solo shows and often works with charities. He has been commissioned for many large scale public works which can be seen across the UK. 

This is your chance to recharge your creative batteries, spend time on a particular project, explore working in different mediums and materials alongside the super friendly and very talented artist, writer, graphic illustrator, and author of Lost Ordinary Magic.

Rob enjoys working with geometric shapes, line, colour, pattern and words to create playful, multi-layered and philosophical work. As part of the April Residency, Rob will be giving a talk and facilitating two workshops encouraging us to interact playfully and bring joy into our creative practise! Rob is also a keen cold water swimmer and always up for an early morning dip, however cold!

This will be a very collaborative 3 weeks experience with the goal of a group show at the end!

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We have many spaces to create and make work, large shared kitchen lots of communal spaces, inside and outdoors in which to work. We have an extensive library of inspirational books, a ceramic studio, and a printing press and The Flour Store.

Early booking essential as limited spaces. All rooms are listed as single occupancy. If you wish to come with a partner please let us know when you book. The cost for second person sharing a room is discounted by 30%

Booking your Accommodation & Payment Options

To make the most of your residency we highly recommend that you attend for the full 3 week stay. 2 week stay options are available for those that are unable to attend for the full 3 week duration..

Your 3 week stay will cost between 1200€ - 1350€, depending on room option - choose from the rooms listed below

A 2 week stay will cost between 1050€ - 1180€, depending on room option - choose from the list of rooms below.

Let us know if you are a couple and required shared occupancy (the partner rate is 30% less than the single occupancy rate)

To book your place on the residency- choose your preferred room from the list below/ You will be asked to fill in a short contact form - once we have received this Nathalie will confirm your room choice & send you the payment details for your to pay & the room will be reserved for you. if you prefer to pay in 2 installments across 2 months let us know in your application.

There are 3 Payment Options

Option 1: Pay in full at time of booking for a 5% discount

Option 2: Pay a 50% deposit & 50% balance by 1st March - 30 days before the residency start

Option 3: Pay 150 Euros non refundable deposit with the balance to be paid by 1st March - 30 days before the residency start

How to Book & Pay: Click through to via the BOOK NOW button , fill in a short contact form letting us know you booking preference a) b) or c) from the above options and tell us if you prefer to pay in full / pay a 50% deposit/ fay a 150 euro non refundable deposit. Once we have recieved your information form we will get back to you with confirmation of room option ( if applicable) and all the information to make your payment. This will either be by Bank Transfer to a Euros Bank Account or pay in any currency via a Stripe Payment link which we will send to you.

*Note food is not included, apart from the once a week feast cooked by Nathalie cooking is usually shared amongst the residency participants. Nathalie will drive you to the supermarket for a big shop once a week. There is also a smaller local supermarket, boulangerie, lunch time restaurant and a pizza restaurant in the local village, a 10 minute walk from the Mill. There are buses and trains into Millau, the nearest Market Town, several times a day.

Materials and kiln firing costs are additional.

Travel to & from The MIll is not included

Room Options:

The Millers Nook

Single Occupancy Room 1200€ for your 3 weeks stay (1050€ for a 2 week stay)

Second floor single bedroom. The Miller’s Nook shares a bathroom and WC with the Mezzanine Nook.

The Mezzanine Nook

Single Occupancy Room 1200€ for your 3 weeks stay (1050€ for a 2 week stay)

Second floor room. The Mezzanine Nook shares a bathroom and WC with the Miller’s Nook.

Hill View Room

Single Occupancy 1350€ for your 3 week stay ( 1180€ for a 2 week stay)

First floor room with a double bed and an adjacent shower-room and WC. Note - shower may be shared with guests from Garden View Room on the ground floor - however they have their own WC.

Riverside View Room

Single Occupancy 1350€ for your 3 week stay (1180€ for a 2 week stay)

First floor double room with adjacent shower room & WC

Ground Floor Garden Room

Single Occupancy Room 1200€ for your 3 weeks stay (1050€ for a 2 week stay)

Layout: 1 x double bed, desk, chair and sofa and the best view of the river!

The Artists Loft - our largest 'bedroom' space.

Single Occupancy 1350€ for your 3 week stay ( 1180€ for a 2 week stay)

The Artists Loft is our largest 'bedroom' space. Situated on the 4th Floor, under the roof eves, 100sq metres shared only with some rather interesting milling components/ furniture at one end of the space, with windows along 2 elevations. Minimally furnished with a vintage double sleigh bed, a chest of drawers, chaise lounge, small writing desk and a comfy reading chair. There are bedside lights, a central ceiling light, and 2 double plug sockets and rugs around the bed on the original old wooden floor. There is an eco toilet in the far corner, screened behind a curtain, you will share a modern shower room on the floor below with 2 other guests. There is no heating in the The Artist’s Loft, other than a hot water bottle (optional electric blanket) and a sumptuous feather duvet. The space is vast, light and airy, truly magical and liberating, there are 6 windows, 3 along the west elevation and 3 on the east elevation… when it’s windy you will hear it, when it’s rainy, you will also hear it! You will feel definitely feel connected to the elements! If you want a larger private space to make your art (only suitable for painting, drawing, collage etc - not clay or any wet work), we have easel or trestle table options. This may well be the dreamiest space you have ever worked in! 

What’s Not Included:

Your travel to and from The Mill

Your travel / holiday insurance is not included. Please ensure you take out your own insurance policy

Your Food & drink is not included - bar for the welcome meal & the weekly feast cooked by Nathalie

Your materials required for art works are not included.

*note you can order what you need in advance to be delivered to The Mill if you want to

There are additional costs fro electric kiln firing/ clay/ glazes/ gas for the raku kiln

Airport Transfers are not included, but offered at an additional cost. pick up from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez Airports or train stations is 60 - 80 Euro per person

Collection from MIllau Train/ Bus Station is free of charge

How To Get Here

Our Address is:

Le Moulin, ZA Vergonhac, 7 Route de Linas, Saint Georges de Luzençon, 12100, Aveyron, France

Contact Details:

Email: nathalie@themillfrance.com

UK Mobile: +44 (0)775 631 5823 (WhatsApp)

FR Mobile: +33 (0)6 30 04 62 87

Our nearest town is Millau - A 10 minute drive away.

There are trains and buses from Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are driving from the UK please check the map, we are a long way down! We advise you break your journey en route if coming via Dover/ Calais.

There is the option of an overnight ferry from Portsmouth to St.Malo which makes the drive in France approx 6 hrs from St.Malo to The Mill France.

We encourage car sharing with other guests on retreats & residencies and are happy to connect guests via WhatsApp to make this possible.

The operator Flixbus offers a night bus from Paris to MIllau

Our nearest airports are Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are coming from the USA it is possible to fly into Barcelona & from there get a train to Beziers where you can either join the airport pick up at 80 euro per person or get the connecting train from Beziers to our village where we will meet you. ( We are closer to Barcelona than we are to Paris and flights into Barcelona from USA are often cheaper than flights to Paris)

We offer an airport pick from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

Pick up from Millau or Saint Georges train/ bus station is free of charge

T’s & C’s:

100% refundable minus 50€ admin fee: 90+ days before arrival date

75% refundable: 89 - 60 days prior to arrival date

50% refundable: 59 - 31 days prior to arrival date

0% refundable: 30 - 0 days days prior to arrival date. Note: If we are able to fill your spot at short notice you will be fully refunded minus 150€ admin fee). You may also transfer your place to a friend/ family member

 * If you have chosen to reserve your place on the course with a Non Refundable deposit of 150 Euros - this is non refundable as of 48 hours from making your deposit payment

Calling all writers!

Do you need time to write? Do you want to escape to nature? Do you crave some away from the everyday routine to concentrate on your writing. Time out to rest, recharge , reconnect with nature & be inspired. If so time here at The Mill could be exactly what you are looking for!

This retreat is for you if you need time to write away from the every day chaos of the daily grind.

This is a self-directed retreat. with the option of an intention setting workshop & a vision/ action board making workshop to help you cement your 2025 writing goals in place..

The Mill is a treasure trove of glorious details with reading nooks, comfy chairs, and cosy day beds, as well as, writing desks in the communal spaces - the Salon & the Library room . Each bedroom has a comfortable chair & writing desk and wall space for your post it notes. We also have our extremely sociable cat who loves to snuggle down while you work or read a book,

We often have January days that are warm enough to sit outside with a cuppa and write or read a book. Evenings see us in the kitchen around the table, with the log burner going , enjoying dinner sharing food and our writing experiences,

A place for you to soak up the atmosphere, feel liberated and inspired to get the words on the page.. we are surrounded by beautiful hiking and walk trails for you to explore and connect to time in nature?

Come and join us in The Mill to do 'The Work' in a relaxed beautiful setting along side fellow writers. Unplugging from your daily working life.

With local walks, space to do your own yoga or meditation practice ( yoga mats provided) and delicious Mediterranean style fresh healthy foods, this retreat will quiet your mind and lift your spirits, ready for fulfilling writing sessions.

There will be daily self-serve buffet-style breakfasts, daily lunches, and 5 of your evening meals.

There are a number of great restaurants and cafes near us for dining off-site, or you can use the communal kitchen to cook up a feast. 

Please scroll down for T&Cs

Booking

Miller’s Nook

A single bed and shared shower room (shower shared with one other guest) and a separate WC on the second floor of the Mill.

Our cabin style Nook rooms are not the largest but super cute with authentic & very popular with guests.

Mill wheels and original detailing. Insulated and timber paneling ensures they are cooler in the summer and warmer in the colder months.

As these rooms are in the heart of the building they have internal, not external windows.

Don't tell the other guests but these rooms have the best WC in the building 😊🤭!

Mezzanine Nook

A vintage French sleigh bed and upper bed deck If you are tall this may not be the best bed for you, you have the option to sleep at the higher level, up a metal bed deck ladder.. or choose one of the other rooms.

French people 100 years ago were not very long!

This room shares the shower room with one other guest and a separate WC all on the second floor of the Mill.

Our cabin-style Nook rooms are not the largest but super cute with authentic Mill wheels and original detailing, they are loved by all our guests.

Insulated and timber paneling ensures they are cooler in the summer and warmer in the colder months.

As these rooms are in the heart of the building they have internal, not external windows.

Don't tell the other guests but these rooms have the best WC in the building 😊🤭

Hill View Room

Our bright and airy Hill view room on the first floor. has a calm fresh feel with views to the hills of the Larzac Plateau.

You will be sleeping in a French Vintage Corbel bed and guaranteed a good night's sleep!

There is a large oak wardrobe in this room and a desk by the window.

The shower room and WC is adjacent to your room.

The shower is shared with one other guest the Garden view room on the ground floor. However, they have their own WC.

Riverside View Room

Our River View Room is situated on the first floor. It has a double bed and its own private ensuite.

The river passes below the window.

This room has a small desk directly under the window, allowing you a beautiful leafy riverbank view every time you look up from your writing. As well as the soothing sounds of the river as your background soundtrack!

A white room with hints of pale pink deco. It has been described as Vintage England Cottage-style vibes! With the added bonus of a contemporary black & white shower room.

Canal View Apartment

Our modern open-plan self-contained apartment on the second floor is very bright and airy.

With a Juliett balcony affording views of the Mill Canal and the weir at the end of the property.

The apartment has contemporary loft-style vibes with bright contemporary artwork on the wall.

This self-contained space has a double bed, with a curtain rather than a door, and a single bed in the living area.

You have the added benefit of your own lounge/ chillout space and a large table. Also, your own kitchenette if you want to make your own early-morning tea of coffee. As well as your own private shower room.

Garden Room

This room has become a regular favorite with returning guests!

Situated on the Ground floor with use of the adjacent WC.

The shower room is shared with one other guest and is situated on the 1st Floor.

This room has been transformed from an old machine room into the most dare I say, romantic, bohemian feels.

With a polished concrete floor, rattan rugs vintage French Corbel bed antique lace curtains, and full-height opening windows that open onto the riverbank a few feet below the window.

It is absolutely heavenly to sleep in this room with the windows open all night, and the sounds of the river. the room has a desk next to the window, storage, and hanging space.

What’s Not Included:

Your travel to and from the Mill

Your travel / holiday insurance is not included. Please ensure you take out your own insurance policy

Airport Transfers - We do offer a pick service from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

How To Get Here

Our Address is:

Le Moulin, ZA Vergonhac, 7 Route de Linas, Saint Georges de Luzençon, 12100, Aveyron, France

Contact Details:

Email: nathalie@themillfrance.com

UK Mobile: +44 (0)775 631 5823 (WhatsApp)

FR Mobile: +33 (0)6 30 04 62 87

Our nearest town is Millau - A 10 minute drive away.

There are trains and buses from Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are driving from the UK please check the map, we are a long way down! We advise you break your journey en route if coming via Dover/ Calais.

There is the option of an overnight ferry from Portsmouth to St.Malo which makes the drive in France approx 6 hrs. from St.Malo to The Mill France.

We encourage car sharing with other guests on retreats & residencies and are happy to connect guests via WhatsApp to make this possible.

The operator Flixbus offers a night bus from Paris to MIllau

Our nearest airports are Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are coming from the USA it is possible to fly into Barcelona & from there get a train to Beziers where you can either join the airport pick up at 80 euro per person or get the connecting train from Beziers to our village where we will meet you. ( We are closer to Barcelona than we are to Paris and flights into Barcelona from USA are often cheaper than flights to Paris)

We offer an airport pick from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

Pick up from Millau or Saint Georges train/ bus station is free of charge

T&Cs:

We require payment in full to secure your booking (if you need to split your payment and pay in 2 parts let us know.

100% refundable minus 50€ admin fee: 90+ days before arrival date

75% refundable: 89 - 60 days prior to arrival date

50% refundable: 59 - 31 days prior to arrival date

0% refundable: 30 - 0 days days prior to arrival date. Note: If we are able to fill your spot at short notice you will be fully refunded (minus 150€ admin fee). You may also transfer your place to a friend/ family member.

Calling all writers!

Do you need time to write? Do you want to escape to nature? Do you crave some away from the everyday routine to concentrate on your writing. Time out to rest, recharge , reconnect with nature & be inspired. If so time here at The Mill could be exactly what you are looking for!

This retreat is for you if you need time to write away from the every day chaos of the daily grind.

This is a self-directed retreat. with the option of an intention setting workshop & a vision/ action board making workshop to help you cement your 2025 writing goals in place..

The Mill is a treasure trove of glorious details with reading nooks, comfy chairs, and cosy day beds, as well as, writing desks in the communal spaces - the Salon & the Library room . Each bedroom has a comfortable chair & writing desk and wall space for your post it notes. We also have our extremely sociable cat who loves to snuggle down while you work or read a book,

We often have January days that are warm enough to sit outside with a cuppa and write or read a book. Evenings see us in the kitchen around the table, with the log burner going , enjoying dinner sharing food and our writing experiences,

A place for you to soak up the atmosphere, feel liberated and inspired to get the words on the page.. we are surrounded by beautiful hiking and walk trails for you to explore and connect to time in nature?

Come and join us in The Mill to do 'The Work' in a relaxed beautiful setting along side fellow writers. Unplugging from your daily working life.

With local walks, space to do your own yoga or meditation practice ( yoga mats provided) and delicious Mediterranean style fresh healthy foods, this retreat will quiet your mind and lift your spirits, ready for fulfilling writing sessions.

There will be daily self-serve buffet-style breakfasts, daily lunches, and 5 of your evening meals.

There are a number of great restaurants and cafes near us for dining off-site, or you can use the communal kitchen to cook up a feast. 

Please scroll down for T&Cs

Booking

Miller’s Nook

A single bed and shared shower room (shower shared with one other guest) and a separate WC on the second floor of the Mill.

Our cabin style Nook rooms are not the largest but super cute with authentic & very popular with guests.

Mill wheels and original detailing. Insulated and timber paneling ensures they are cooler in the summer and warmer in the colder months.

As these rooms are in the heart of the building they have internal, not external windows.

Don't tell the other guests but these rooms have the best WC in the building 😊🤭!

Mezzanine Nook

A vintage French sleigh bed and upper bed deck If you are tall this may not be the best bed for you, you have the option to sleep at the higher level, up a metal bed deck ladder.. or choose one of the other rooms.

French people 100 years ago were not very long!

This room shares the shower room with one other guest and a separate WC all on the second floor of the Mill.

Our cabin-style Nook rooms are not the largest but super cute with authentic Mill wheels and original detailing, they are loved by all our guests.

Insulated and timber paneling ensures they are cooler in the summer and warmer in the colder months.

As these rooms are in the heart of the building they have internal, not external windows.

Don't tell the other guests but these rooms have the best WC in the building 😊🤭

Hill View Room

Our bright and airy Hill view room on the first floor. has a calm fresh feel with views to the hills of the Larzac Plateau.

You will be sleeping in a French Vintage Corbel bed and guaranteed a good night's sleep!

There is a large oak wardrobe in this room and a desk by the window.

The shower room and WC is adjacent to your room.

The shower is shared with one other guest the Garden view room on the ground floor. However, they have their own WC.

Riverside View Room

Our River View Room is situated on the first floor. It has a double bed and its own private ensuite.

The river passes below the window.

This room has a small desk directly under the window, allowing you a beautiful leafy riverbank view every time you look up from your writing. As well as the soothing sounds of the river as your background soundtrack!

A white room with hints of pale pink deco. It has been described as Vintage England Cottage-style vibes! With the added bonus of a contemporary black & white shower room.

Canal View Apartment

Our modern open-plan self-contained apartment on the second floor is very bright and airy.

With a Juliett balcony affording views of the Mill Canal and the weir at the end of the property.

The apartment has contemporary loft-style vibes with bright contemporary artwork on the wall.

This self-contained space has a double bed, with a curtain rather than a door, and a single bed in the living area.

You have the added benefit of your own lounge/ chillout space and a large table. Also, your own kitchenette if you want to make your own early-morning tea of coffee. As well as your own private shower room.

Garden Room

This room has become a regular favorite with returning guests!

Situated on the Ground floor with use of the adjacent WC.

The shower room is shared with one other guest and is situated on the 1st Floor.

This room has been transformed from an old machine room into the most dare I say, romantic, bohemian feels.

With a polished concrete floor, rattan rugs vintage French Corbel bed antique lace curtains, and full-height opening windows that open onto the riverbank a few feet below the window.

It is absolutely heavenly to sleep in this room with the windows open all night, and the sounds of the river. the room has a desk next to the window, storage, and hanging space.

What’s Not Included:

Your travel to and from the Mill

Your travel / holiday insurance is not included. Please ensure you take out your own insurance policy

Airport Transfers - We do offer a pick service from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

How To Get Here

Our Address is:

Le Moulin, ZA Vergonhac, 7 Route de Linas, Saint Georges de Luzençon, 12100, Aveyron, France

Contact Details:

Email: nathalie@themillfrance.com

UK Mobile: +44 (0)775 631 5823 (WhatsApp)

FR Mobile: +33 (0)6 30 04 62 87

Our nearest town is Millau - A 10 minute drive away.

There are trains and buses from Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are driving from the UK please check the map, we are a long way down! We advise you break your journey en route if coming via Dover/ Calais.

There is the option of an overnight ferry from Portsmouth to St.Malo which makes the drive in France approx 6 hrs. from St.Malo to The Mill France.

We encourage car sharing with other guests on retreats & residencies and are happy to connect guests via WhatsApp to make this possible.

The operator Flixbus offers a night bus from Paris to MIllau

Our nearest airports are Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are coming from the USA it is possible to fly into Barcelona & from there get a train to Beziers where you can either join the airport pick up at 80 euro per person or get the connecting train from Beziers to our village where we will meet you. ( We are closer to Barcelona than we are to Paris and flights into Barcelona from USA are often cheaper than flights to Paris)

We offer an airport pick from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

Pick up from Millau or Saint Georges train/ bus station is free of charge

T&Cs:

We require payment in full to secure your booking (if you need to split your payment and pay in 2 parts let us know.

100% refundable minus 50€ admin fee: 90+ days before arrival date

75% refundable: 89 - 60 days prior to arrival date

50% refundable: 59 - 31 days prior to arrival date

0% refundable: 30 - 0 days days prior to arrival date. Note: If we are able to fill your spot at short notice you will be fully refunded (minus 150€ admin fee). You may also transfer your place to a friend/ family member.

A 6 night retreat with 4 days of tutored time in a beautiful airy studio where you will explore hand building, decoration and glazing workshops with spectacular outdoor firings, together with free time to relax, swim, walk and enjoy the French country way of living! (Scroll down to see our gorgeous accommodation options!)

Your ceramics tutor for the week will be Helen Ashton - a teacher from The Clay Studio, East Sussex, specialising in Raku techniques, and also a ceramic artist in her own right. She has over a decade of experience in outdoor alternative firing techniques, she guides Raku and Obvara workshops, together with weekly classes and sculptural courses. With her scientific background she developed a fascination for the interaction of glaze components and the raw surface of clay. Her pieces are hand built, thrown and sculpted, both decorative and functional.

Your time at The Mill will include:

• Kurinuki, pinching and other hand building techniques

• Experienced support through all processes and outdoor firings.

• Japanese Raku gas firing method, an ancient technique producing colour from fire

• A Sagar Firing

In addition to the course activates led by Helen, you will be nurtured at The Mill, with comfortable bedrooms, plenty of  communal areas, including the peaceful Library, and outdoor seated areas to relax in.

Rustic Mediterranean inspired meals, featuring locally sourced produce will be served outdoors under our shady Pergola. 

River swims on the doorstep, and plenty of walking/ hiking trails directly from The Mill.

You will have the opportunity to visit the Farmers Market in the bustling Medieval heart of Millau Town Centre, and will also be able to visit the Millau Viaduct Centre for those of you who have an interested in Norman Fosters Masterpiece.

*Please let us know in advance of any specific allergies. 

Booking

Room Options

For those staying at The Mill, all breakfasts and lunches are included, as well as 5 of your evening meals.

Miller’s Nook

Second floor single bedroom. The Miller’s Nook shares a bathroom and WC with the Mezzanine Nook. Please note, there are no external windows in this room, but internal windows open out onto a hallway with natural day light from the East and West.

Mezzanine Nook

Second floor room with 2 single beds. One is up a ladder, so best for someone mobile. The Mezzanine Nook shares a bathroom and WC with the Miller’s Nook. Please note, there are no external windows in this room, but internal windows open out onto a hallway with natural day light from the East and West.

Hill View Room

First floor room with an option for 2 single beds, or 1 double. Private WC and shower-room.

Riverside View Room

First floor double room with private bathroom

Canal View Apartment

Second floor apartment with its own wc, shower and kitchen. Minimum occupancy 2 people, sleeps up to 3 people.

Layout: 2 single beds in the open plan living area, and a double bed. Areas are separate with curtains for added privacy - suitable for three friends.

Calling All Creatives!

As part of our Co Living for Creatives Residency programme we are excited to be welcoming back Abi and Rupert as our guest artists for our three week long June creative residency! This is your chance to recharge your creative batteries alongside the super fun & very talented pair - aka Rude!

As well as developing your own practise, reconnecting to your own creativity, perhaps spending time on a particular project or exploring working in different mediums or materials, Rupert & Abi will be running a couple of workshops and giving a talk on ‘How to live a creative life’, which will undoubtedly be super inspiring!

We have many spaces to create and make work, large shared kitchen lots of communal spaces, inside and outdoors in which to work. We have an extensive library of inspirational books, a ceramic studio, and a printing press and The Flour Store.

Early booking essential as limited spaces. All rooms are listed as single occupancy. If you wish to come with a partner please let us know when you book. The cost for second person sharing a room is discounted by 30%

About RUDE

RUDE was founded 25 years ago by Rupert & Abi Meats. As trained graphic designers they launched a t-shirt label which soon grew into a creative street brand.  RUDE’s reputation soon earned them commissions as graphic artists, often commissioned for their colourful hand drawn typography.

Abi heads up mural work and animation projects and also looks after their Art & Coffee Shop 'Everyday Sunshine'. 

Rupert draws and creates original artwork for the shop and for project commissions.

They work out of their screen print studio in Stoke Newington, London.

Follow RUDE on Instagram

Accommodation

To make the most of your residency we highly recommend that you attend for the full 3 week stay. 2 week stay options are available for those that are unable to attend for the full 3 week duration..

Your 3 week stay will cost between 1200€ - 1350€, depending on room option - choose from the rooms listed below

A 2 week stay will cost between 1050€ - 1180€, depending on room option - choose from the list of rooms below.

Let us know if you are a couple and required shared occupancy (the partner rate is 30% less than the single occupancy rate)

*Note food is not included, apart from the once a week feast cooked by Nathalie cooking is usually shared amongst the residency participants. Nathalie will drive you to the supermarket for a big shop once a week. There is also a smaller local supermarket, boulangerie, lunch time restaurant and a pizza restaurant in the local village, a 10 minute walk from the Mill. There are buses and trains into Millau, the nearest Market Town, several times a day.

Materials and kiln firing costs are additional.

Room Options:

The Millers Nook

Single Occupancy Room 1200€ for your 3 weeks stay (1050€ for a 2 week stay)

Second floor single bedroom. The Miller’s Nook shares a bathroom and WC with the Mezzanine Nook.

The Mezzanine Nook

Single Occupancy Room 1200€ for your 3 weeks stay (1050€ for a 2 week stay)

Second floor room. The Mezzanine Nook shares a bathroom and WC with the Miller’s Nook.

Hill View Room-Now Booked

Single Occupancy 1350€ for your 3 week stay ( 1180€ for a 2 week stay)

First floor room with a double bed and an adjacent shower-room and WC. Note - shower may be shared with guests from Garden View Room on the ground floor - however they have their own WC.

Riverside View Room

Single Occupancy 1350€ for your 3 week stay (1180€ for a 2 week stay)

First floor double room with adjacent shower room & WC

Ground Floor Garden Room

Single Occupancy Room 1200€ for your 3 weeks stay (1050€ for a 2 week stay)

Layout: 1 x double bed, desk, chair and sofa and the best view of the river!

The Artists Loft - our largest 'bedroom' space.

Single Occupancy 1350€ for your 3 week stay ( 1180€ for a 2 week stay)

The Artists Loft is our largest 'bedroom' space. Situated on the 4th Floor, under the roof eves, 100sq metres shared only with some rather interesting milling components/ furniture at one end of the space, with windows along 2 elevations. Minimally furnished with a vintage double sleigh bed, a chest of drawers, chaise lounge, small writing desk and a comfy reading chair. There are bedside lights, a central ceiling light, and 2 double plug sockets and rugs around the bed on the original old wooden floor. There is an eco toilet in the far corner, screened behind a curtain, you will share a modern shower room on the floor below with 2 other guests. There is no heating in the The Artist’s Loft, other than a hot water bottle (optional electric blanket) and a sumptuous feather duvet. The space is vast, light and airy, truly magical and liberating, there are 6 windows, 3 along the west elevation and 3 on the east elevation… when it’s windy you will hear it, when it’s rainy, you will also hear it! You will feel definitely feel connected to the elements! If you want a larger private space to make your art (only suitable for painting, drawing, collage etc - not clay or any wet work), we have easel or trestle table options. This may well be the dreamiest space you have ever worked in! 

What’s Not Included:

Your travel to and from The Mill

Your travel / holiday insurance is not included. Please ensure you take out your own insurance policy

Your Food & drink is not included - except for the welcome meal & the weekly feast cooked by Nathalie

Your materials required for art works are not included.

*note you can order what you need in advance to be delivered to The Mill if you want to

There are additional costs fro electric kiln firing/ clay/ glazes/ gas for the raku kiln

Airport Transfers - We do offer a pick service from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

How To Get Here

Our Address is:

Le Moulin, ZA Vergonhac, 7 Route de Linas, Saint Georges de Luzençon, 12100, Aveyron, France

Contact Details:

Email: nathalie@themillfrance.com

UK Mobile: +44 (0)775 631 5823 (WhatsApp)

FR Mobile: +33 (0)6 30 04 62 87

Our nearest town is Millau - A 10 minute drive away.

There are trains and buses from Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are driving from the UK please check the map, we are a long way down! We advise you break your journey en route if coming via Dover/ Calais.

There is the option of an overnight ferry from Portsmouth to St.Malo which makes the drive in France approx 6 hrs from St.Malo to The Mill France.

We encourage car sharing with other guests on retreats & residencies and are happy to connect guests via WhatsApp to make this possible.

The operator Flixbus offers a night bus from Paris to MIllau

Our nearest airports are Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are coming from the USA it is possible to fly into Barcelona & from there get a train to Beziers where you can either join the airport pick up at 80 euro per person or get the connecting train from Beziers to our village where we will meet you. ( We are closer to Barcelona than we are to Paris and flights into Barcelona from USA are often cheaper than flights to Paris)

We offer an airport pick from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

Pick up from Millau or Saint Georges train/ bus station is free of charge

T&Cs:

We require payment in full to secure your booking (if you need to split your payment and pay in 2 parts let us know).

100% refundable minus 50€ admin fee: 90+ days before arrival date

75% refundable: 89 - 60 days prior to arrival date

50% refundable: 59 - 31 days prior to arrival date

0% refundable: 30 - 0 days days prior to arrival date. Note: If we are able to fill your spot at short notice you will be fully refunded (minus 150€ admin fee). You may also transfer your place to a friend/ family member.

Calling all writers!

Do you need time to write? Do you want to escape to nature? Do you crave some away from the everyday routine to concentrate on your writing. Time out to rest, recharge, reconnect with nature and be inspired. If so time here at The Mill could be exactly what you are looking for!

This retreat is for you if you need time to write away from the every day chaos of the daily grind.

The Mill is a treasure trove of glorious details with reading nooks, comfy chairs, and cosy day beds, as well as, writing desks in the communal spaces - the Salon and the Library room. Each bedroom has a comfortable chair and writing desk and wall space for your post it notes. We also have our extremely sociable cat who loves to snuggle down while you work or read a book.

A place for you to soak up the atmosphere, feel liberated and inspired to get the words on the page… we are surrounded by beautiful hiking and walk trails for you to explore and connect to time in nature.

Come and join us in The Mill to do 'The Work' in a relaxed beautiful setting along side fellow writers. Unplugging from your daily working life.

With local walks, space to do your own yoga or meditation practice (yoga mats provided) and delicious Mediterranean style fresh healthy foods, this retreat will quiet your mind and lift your spirits, ready for fulfilling writing sessions.

There will be daily self-serve buffet-style breakfasts, daily lunches, and 5 of your evening meals.

There are a number of great restaurants and cafes near us for dining off-site, or you can use the communal kitchen to cook up a feast. 

Please scroll down for T&Cs

Booking

Miller’s Nook

A single bed and shared shower room (shower shared with one other guest) and a separate WC on the second floor of the Mill.

Our cabin style Nook rooms are not the largest but super cute with authentic & very popular with guests.

Mill wheels and original detailing. Insulated and timber paneling ensures they are cooler in the summer and warmer in the colder months.

As these rooms are in the heart of the building they have internal, not external windows.

Don't tell the other guests but these rooms have the best WC in the building 😊🤭!

Mezzanine Nook

A vintage French sleigh bed and upper bed deck If you are tall this may not be the best bed for you, you have the option to sleep at the higher level, up a metal bed deck ladder.. or choose one of the other rooms.

French people 100 years ago were not very long!

This room shares the shower room with one other guest and a separate WC all on the second floor of the Mill.

Our cabin-style Nook rooms are not the largest but super cute with authentic Mill wheels and original detailing, they are loved by all our guests.

Insulated and timber paneling ensures they are cooler in the summer and warmer in the colder months.

As these rooms are in the heart of the building they have internal, not external windows.

Don't tell the other guests but these rooms have the best WC in the building 😊🤭

Hill View Room

Our bright and airy Hill view room on the first floor. has a calm fresh feel with views to the hills of the Larzac Plateau.

You will be sleeping in a French Vintage Corbel bed and guaranteed a good night's sleep!

There is a large oak wardrobe in this room and a desk by the window.

The shower room and WC is adjacent to your room.

The shower is shared with one other guest the Garden view room on the ground floor. However, they have their own WC.

Riverside View Room

Our River View Room is situated on the first floor. It has a double bed and its own private ensuite.

The river passes below the window.

This room has a small desk directly under the window, allowing you a beautiful leafy riverbank view every time you look up from your writing. As well as the soothing sounds of the river as your background soundtrack!

A white room with hints of pale pink deco. It has been described as Vintage England Cottage-style vibes! With the added bonus of a contemporary black & white shower room.

Canal View Apartment

Our modern open-plan self-contained apartment on the second floor is very bright and airy.

With a Juliett balcony affording views of the Mill Canal and the weir at the end of the property.

The apartment has contemporary loft-style vibes with bright contemporary artwork on the wall.

This self-contained space has a double bed, with a curtain rather than a door, and a single bed in the second bedroom space.

You have the added benefit of your own lounge/ chillout space and a large table. Also, your own kitchenette if you want to make your own early-morning tea of coffee. As well as your own private shower room.

Garden Room

This room has become a regular favorite with returning guests!

Situated on the Ground floor with use of the adjacent WC.

The shower room is shared with one other guest and is situated on the 1st Floor.

This room has been transformed from an old machine room into the most dare I say, romantic, bohemian feels.

With a polished concrete floor, rattan rugs vintage French Corbel bed antique lace curtains, and full-height opening windows that open onto the riverbank a few feet below the window.

It is absolutely heavenly to sleep in this room with the windows open all night, with the sounds of the river. the room has a desk next to the window, storage, and hanging space.

What’s Not Included:

Your travel to and from the Mill

Your travel / holiday insurance is not included. Please ensure you take out your own insurance policy

Airport Transfers - We do offer a pick service from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

How To Get Here

Our Address is:

Le Moulin, ZA Vergonhac, 7 Route de Linas, SAint Georges de Luzençon, 12100,Aveyron France

Contact Details:

Email: nathalie@themillfrance.com

UK Mobile: +44 (0)775 631 5823 (WhatsApp)

FR Mobile: +33 (0)6 30 04 62 87

Our nearest town is Millau - A 10 minute drive away.

There are trains and buses from Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are driving from the UK please check the map, we are a long way down! We advise you break your journey en route if coming via Dover/ Calais.

There is the option of an overnight ferry from Portsmouth to St.Malo which makes the drive in France approx 6 hrs from St.Malo to The Mill France.

We encourage car sharing with other guests on retreats & residencies and are happy to connect guests via WhatsApp to make this possible.

The operator Flixbus offers a night bus from Paris to MIllau

Our nearest airports are Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are coming from the USA it is possible to fly into Barcelona & from there get a train to Beziers where you can either join the airport pick up at 80 euro per person or get the connecting train from Beziers to our village where we will meet you. ( We are closer to Barcelona than we are to Paris and flights into Barcelona from USA are often cheaper than flights to Paris)

We offer an airport pick from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

Pick up from Millau or Saint Georges train/ bus station is free of charge

T&Cs:

We require payment in full to secure your booking (if you need to split your payment and pay in 2 parts let us know)

100% refundable minus 50€ admin fee: 90+ days before arrival date

75% refundable: 89 - 60 days prior to arrival date

50% refundable: 59 - 31 days prior to arrival date

0% refundable: 30 - 0 days days prior to arrival date. Note: If we are able to fill your spot at short notice you will be fully refunded minus 150€ admin fee). You may also transfer your place to a friend/ family member

Following the success of last years retreat this year Claire is back and will be running this retreat twice due to popular demand!

Claire is a 200 hr Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga teacher with a Trauma Informed Yoga Certification. She is a humanities professor by day with over a decade of teaching experience and single mum to 3 grown up kids. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, she now calls Salt Lake City, Utah home.

Nathalie will be running a mini Goddess RAku firing workshop as part of these very special retreats

Body of Work - oeu·vre /ˈo͝ovrə/ borrowed from French, literally, "work”. A body of work never ends. A collection in which we reach mastery. We are a collection of our experiences, carried in our body.

Join and a small group of womxn at The Mill France for a 6 night, 7 day wellness retreat. We will write, meditate, create, swim in our own private swimming hole, walk, yoga a little, and build community.

Click HERE for more details and to book.

Following the success of last years retreat,this year Claire is back and will be running this retreat twice due to popular demand!

Claire is a 200 hr Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga teacher with a Trauma Informed Yoga Certification. She is a humanities professor by day with over a decade of teaching experience and single mum to 3 grown up kids. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, she now calls Salt Lake City, Utah home.

Nathalie will be running a mini Goddess Raku firing workshop as part of these very special retreats

Body of Work - oeu·vre /ˈo͝ovrə/ borrowed from French, literally, "work”. A body of work never ends. A collection in which we reach mastery. We are a collection of our experiences, carried in our body.

Join me and a small group of womxn at The Mill France for a 6 night, 7 day wellness retreat. We will write, meditate, create, swim in our own private swimming hole, walk, yoga a little, and build community.

Click HERE for more details and to book.

Calling All Creatives!

As part of our Co Living for Creatives Residency programme we are very happy to be collaborating with the co-founder of Rescued Clay, Victor Pedrosa! 

Rescued Clay is a creative initiative focused on sustainability in pottery. They are passionate about recycling and repurposing clay to create unique ceramics that are both beautiful and environmentally friendly. Their mission is to promote sustainable practices within the art community and to educate everyone on the importance of ecological responsibility. Through various workshops and collaborative projects, we they aim to inspire artists and communities to embrace sustainability in their craft.

Our August residency, open to all types of creative, will be of particular interest to Potters/ ceramicists and creatives interested in sustainable practises especially those involving wild clay.

 During your 3 week stay Victor will be facilitating a couple of workshops, for all resident artists to attend.

The workshops will immerse your in the ancient practice of working with wild clay, exploring the fundamental connection between earth and art, teaching you how to identify, harvest, and process clay from the natural environment.

Join us for a hands-on experience where you'll learn to read the landscape, understand clay properties, and explore traditional processing techniques. Through practical demonstrations and experimentation, you'll discover the rich possibilities that wild clay offers while developing a deeper understanding of sustainable material practices.

This workshop embraces both traditional knowledge and contemporary sustainability principles, aligning with our mission to transform communities through conscious creation. Perfect for both beginners and experienced makers who want to expand their understanding of natural materials.

What you'll experience:

• Clay identification and sustainable harvesting

• Traditional processing methods

• Material testing and experimentation

• Understanding clay properties and characteristics

• Exploration of wild clay application

 We cannot wait for this one! 

Follow Victor (as seen on BBC's Make it to Market) here 

Follow Rescued Clay and all the great things that they are doing here

We have many spaces to create and make work, large shared kitchen lots of communal spaces, inside and outdoors in which to work. We have an extensive library of inspirational books, a ceramic studio, and a printing press and The Flour Store.

Early booking essential as limited spaces. All rooms are listed as single occupancy. If you wish to come with a partner please let us know when you book. The cost for second person sharing a room is discounted by 30%

Accommodation

To make the most of your residency we highly recommend that you attend for the full 3 week stay. 2 week stay options are available for those that are unable to attend for the full 3 week duration..

Your 3 week stay will cost between 1200€ - 1350€, depending on room option - choose from the rooms listed below

A 2 week stay will cost between 1050€ - 1180€, depending on room option - choose from the list of rooms below.

Let us know if you are a couple and required shared occupancy (the partner rate is 30% less than the single occupancy rate)

*Note food is not included, apart from the once a week feast cooked by Nathalie cooking is usually shared amongst the residency participants. Nathalie will drive you to the supermarket for a big shop once a week. There is also a smaller local supermarket, boulangerie, lunch time restaurant and a pizza restaurant in the local village, a 10 minute walk from the Mill. There are buses and trains into Millau, the nearest Market Town, several times a day.

Materials and kiln firing costs are additional.

Room Options:

The Millers Nook

Single Occupancy Room 1200€ for your 3 weeks stay (1050€ for a 2 week stay)

Second floor single bedroom. The Miller’s Nook shares a bathroom and WC with the Mezzanine Nook.

The Mezzanine Nook

Single Occupancy Room 1200€ for your 3 weeks stay (1050€ for a 2 week stay)

Second floor room. The Mezzanine Nook shares a bathroom and WC with the Miller’s Nook.

Hill View Room

Single Occupancy 1350€ for your 3 week stay ( 1180€ for a 2 week stay)

First floor room with a double bed and an adjacent shower-room and WC. Note - shower may be shared with guests from Garden View Room on the ground floor - however they have their own WC.

Riverside View Room

Single Occupancy 1350€ for your 3 week stay (1180€ for a 2 week stay)

First floor double room with adjacent shower room & WC

Ground Floor Garden Room

Single Occupancy Room 1200€ for your 3 weeks stay (1050€ for a 2 week stay)

Layout: 1 x double bed, desk, chair and sofa and the best view of the river!

The Artists Loft - our largest 'bedroom' space.

Single Occupancy 1350€ for your 3 week stay ( 1180€ for a 2 week stay)

The Artists Loft is our largest 'bedroom' space. Situated on the 4th Floor, under the roof eves, 100sq metres shared only with some rather interesting milling components/ furniture at one end of the space, with windows along 2 elevations. Minimally furnished with a vintage double sleigh bed, a chest of drawers, chaise lounge, small writing desk and a comfy reading chair. There are bedside lights, a central ceiling light, and 2 double plug sockets and rugs around the bed on the original old wooden floor. There is an eco toilet in the far corner, screened behind a curtain, you will share a modern shower room on the floor below with 2 other guests. There is no heating in the The Artist’s Loft, other than a hot water bottle (optional electric blanket) and a sumptuous feather duvet. The space is vast, light and airy, truly magical and liberating, there are 6 windows, 3 along the west elevation and 3 on the east elevation… when it’s windy you will hear it, when it’s rainy, you will also hear it! You will feel definitely feel connected to the elements! If you want a larger private space to make your art (only suitable for painting, drawing, collage etc - not clay or any wet work), we have easel or trestle table options. This may well be the dreamiest space you have ever worked in! 

What’s Not Included:

Your travel to and from The Mill

Your travel / holiday insurance is not included. Please ensure you take out your own insurance policy

Your Food & drink is not included - except for the welcome meal & the weekly feast cooked by Nathalie

Your materials required for art works are not included.

*note you can order what you need in advance to be delivered to The Mill if you want to

There are additional costs for electric kiln firing/ clay/ glazes/ gas for the raku kiln

Airport Transfers - We do offer a pick service from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

How To Get Here

Our Address is:

Le Moulin, ZA Vergonhac, 7 Route de Linas, Saint Georges de Luzençon, 12100, Aveyron, France

Contact Details:

Email: nathalie@themillfrance.com

UK Mobile: +44 (0)775 631 5823 (WhatsApp)

FR Mobile: +33 (0)6 30 04 62 87

Our nearest town is Millau - A 10 minute drive away.

There are trains and buses from Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are driving from the UK please check the map, we are a long way down! We advise you break your journey en route if coming via Dover/ Calais.

There is the option of an overnight ferry from Portsmouth to St.Malo which makes the drive in France approx 6 hrs from St.Malo to The Mill France.

We encourage car sharing with other guests on retreats & residencies and are happy to connect guests via WhatsApp to make this possible.

The operator Flixbus offers a night bus from Paris to MIllau

Our nearest airports are Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are coming from the USA it is possible to fly into Barcelona & from there get a train to Beziers where you can either join the airport pick up at 80 euro per person or get the connecting train from Beziers to our village where we will meet you. ( We are closer to Barcelona than we are to Paris and flights into Barcelona from USA are often cheaper than flights to Paris)

We offer an airport pick from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

Pick up from Millau or Saint Georges train/ bus station is free of charge

T&Cs:

We require payment in full to secure your booking (if you need to split your payment and pay in 2 parts let us know).

100% refundable minus 50€ admin fee: 90+ days before arrival date

75% refundable: 89 - 60 days prior to arrival date

50% refundable: 59 - 31 days prior to arrival date

0% refundable: 30 - 0 days days prior to arrival date. Note: If we are able to fill your spot at short notice you will be fully refunded (minus 150€ admin fee). You may also transfer your place to a friend/ family member

Calling All Creatives!

As part of our Co-Living for Creatives Residency programme we are super excited to be welcoming Rob Ryan as our guest artist for our three week long September Creative Residency! This is your chance to recharge your creative batteries alongside the super friendly & very talented papercut artist Rob Ryan!

Or perhaps you just have a desire to spend some time tapping into you long dormant creative side? Let us tell you, it’s not an exact science and all are welcome, no previous experience is necessary, just the desire to be creative & explore the latent artist that we all have inside of us & basically just have fun!

Living and working in London, Rob Ryan creates highly ornate papercut pieces, combining charming human and animal figures, fairy-tale landscapes and lyrical, touching and often humorous texts. The heartfelt, romantic stories told through his poignant images have gained him a huge following.
Rob Ryan’s success is built on decades of hard work and careful artistic evolution. Although today he is particularly famed for his papercuts, he originally studied printmaking, a technique which remains at the centre of his work. Find out more about Rob and his works here

As well as developing your own practise, reconnecting to your own creativity, perhaps spending time on a particular project or exploring working in different mediums or materials.  Rob will be giving a talk where he will explain what is important to him in making his works, the balance of craft and content in his paper cutting, his working process,  what's behind it & what makes him use text in some of his works and not others, his inspirations & influences.
Rob will also be running two half day workshops where he will be demonstrating, and you will be learning the art of Paper Cutting as creative technique.
At the end of these 2 workshop sessions you will be able to incorporate  the art of paper cutting into your own style & your own works should you wish.
No previous experience is necessary, just an open mind to experiment & playing with paper! These workshops are included in the residency fee.

We have many spaces to create and make work, large shared kitchen lots of communal spaces, inside and outdoors in which to work. We have an extensive library of inspirational books, a ceramic studio & a printing press & The Flour Store.- our workshop & exhibition space

Early booking is recommended , as there are limited places. All rooms are listed as single occupancy. If you wish to come with a partner please let us know when you book. The cost for second person sharing a room is discounted by 30%

Accommodation

To make the most of your residency we highly recommend that you attend for the full 3 week stay. 2 week stay options are available for those that are unable to attend for the full 3 week duration..

Your 3 week stay will cost between 1200€ - 1350€, depending on room option - choose from the rooms listed below

A 2 week stay will cost between 1050€ - 1180€, depending on room option - choose from the list of rooms below.

Let us know if you are a couple and required shared occupancy (the partner rate is 30% less than the single occupancy rate)

*Note food is not included, apart from the once a week feast cooked by Nathalie. Cooking is usually shared amongst the residency participants. Nathalie will drive you to the supermarket for a big shop once a week. There is also a smaller local supermarket, boulangerie, lunch time restaurant and a pizza restaurant in the local village, a 10 minute walk from the Mill. There are buses and trains into Millau, the nearest Market Town, several times a day.

Materials and kiln firing costs are additional.

See below for How to get here, our location & our T’s & C’s

To book you stay simply choose your room from the list of available rooms below & fill in our simple contact form ( add us to your contacts or we may end up in your spam folder!) Once we have received your info, we will confirm availability and send you payment details

Room Options:

The Millers Nook

Single Occupancy Room 1200€ for your 3 weeks stay (1050€ for a 2 week stay)

Second floor single bedroom. The Miller’s Nook shares a bathroom and WC with the Mezzanine Nook.

The Mezzanine Nook

Single Occupancy Room 1200€ for your 3 weeks stay (1050€ for a 2 week stay)

Second floor room. The Mezzanine Nook shares a bathroom and WC with the Miller’s Nook.

Hill View Room

Single Occupancy 1350€ for your 3 week stay ( 1180€ for a 2 week stay)

First floor room with a double bed and an adjacent shower-room and WC. Note - shower may be shared with guests from Garden View Room on the ground floor - however they have their own WC.

Riverside View Room

Single Occupancy 1350€ for your 3 week stay (1180€ for a 2 week stay)

First floor double room with adjacent shower room & WC

Ground Floor Garden Room

Single Occupancy Room 1200€ for your 3 weeks stay (1050€ for a 2 week stay)

Layout: 1 x double bed, desk, chair and sofa and the best view of the river!

The Artists Loft - our largest 'bedroom' space.

Single Occupancy 1350€ for your 3 week stay ( 1180€ for a 2 week stay)

The Artists Loft is our largest 'bedroom' space. Situated on the 4th Floor, under the roof eves, 100sq metres shared only with some rather interesting milling components/ furniture at one end of the space, with windows along 2 elevations. Minimally furnished with a vintage double sleigh bed, a chest of drawers, chaise lounge, small writing desk and a comfy reading chair. There are bedside lights, a central ceiling light, and 2 double plug sockets and rugs around the bed on the original old wooden floor. There is an eco toilet in the far corner, screened behind a curtain, you will share a modern shower room on the floor below with 2 other guests. There is no heating in the The Artist’s Loft, other than a hot water bottle (optional electric blanket) and a sumptuous feather duvet. The space is vast, light and airy, truly magical and liberating, there are 6 windows, 3 along the west elevation and 3 on the east elevation… when it’s windy you will hear it, when it’s rainy, you will also hear it! You will feel definitely feel connected to the elements! If you want a larger private space to make your art (only suitable for painting, drawing, collage etc - not clay or any wet work), we have easel or trestle table options. This may well be the dreamiest space you have ever worked in! 

What’s Not Included:

Your travel to and from The Mill

Your travel / holiday insurance is not included. Please ensure you take out your own insurance policy

Your Food & drink is not included - except for the welcome meal & the weekly feast cooked by Nathalie

Your materials required for art works are not included.

*note you can order what you need in advance to be delivered to The Mill if you want to

There are additional costs fro electric kiln firing/ clay/ glazes/ gas for the raku kiln

Airport Transfers - We do offer a pick service from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

How To Get Here

Our Address is:

Le Moulin, ZA Vergonhac, 7 Route de Linas, Saint Georges de Luzençon, 12100, Aveyron, France

Contact Details:

Email: nathalie@themillfrance.com

UK Mobile: +44 (0)775 631 5823 (WhatsApp)

FR Mobile: +33 (0)6 30 04 62 87

Our nearest town is Millau - A 10 minute drive away.

There are trains and buses from Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are driving from the UK please check the map, we are a long way down! We advise you break your journey en route if coming via Dover/ Calais.

There is the option of an overnight ferry from Portsmouth to St.Malo which makes the drive in France approx 6 hrs from St.Malo to The Mill France.

We encourage car sharing with other guests on retreats & residencies and are happy to connect guests via WhatsApp to make this possible.

The operator Flixbus offers a night bus from Paris to MIllau

Our nearest airports are Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.

If you are coming from the USA it is possible to fly into Barcelona & from there get a train to Beziers where you can either join the airport pick up at 80 euro per person or get the connecting train from Beziers to our village where we will meet you. ( We are closer to Barcelona than we are to Paris and flights into Barcelona from USA are often cheaper than flights to Paris)

We offer an airport pick from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person

Pick up from Millau or Saint Georges train/ bus station is free of charge

T&Cs:

We require payment in full to secure your booking (if you need to split your payment and pay in 2 parts let us know).

100% refundable minus 50€ admin fee: 90+ days before arrival date

75% refundable: 89 - 60 days prior to arrival date

50% refundable: 59 - 31 days prior to arrival date

0% refundable: 30 - 0 days days prior to arrival date. Note: If we are able to fill your spot at short notice you will be fully refunded (minus 150€ admin fee). You may also transfer your place to a friend/ family member.