BED & BREAKFAST, FRANCE

A place you have to go to...

Domaine du Mijarnier

Last friday, on my way to my cousin's wedding, 

I discovered a fantastic place in the center of France, next to the city of Moulins (in the Allier department).

It is called "Domaine du Mijarnier".

It was at first meant to be a stable and an equatrian center (offering interships and equestrian journeys) but given the accomodation capacity, the hosts decided to also convert it into bed-and-breakfast for people coming to the region.

The whole domain represents 36 hectares with two ponds (one of 5 hectares), a 10-hectares wood, a lovely park and a 20 hectares meadow.

The perfect place for those who want to do some horse-riding, but also for those who want to relax, be close to nature and visit the area. 

This seventeenth century hunting lodge offers 4 rooms with en-suite bathrooms, and one master suite (with 2 bedrooms).

Houses have been entirely refurbished; rooms are bright and their decoration is very soft and uncluttered. 

A very peaceful and quiet place, indeed.

 

In the morning, you can enjoy a delicious french breakfast with toasts, fresh croissants and pains au chocolat, butter and marmelades, juices, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, and if the chickens are not too lazy, you can also taste amazing soft-boiled eggs !

I woke up too late but if you wake up early (around 6 or 7 am) you can even see deers in the garden...

The hosts are very welcoming an friendly and appreciate meeting new people.
They are really passionate about horse riding and about the region they're living in, so they will be able to give you advice for restaurants and places to visit and they will also go for a walk with you around the domain. 

I think we always visit the same kinf of places; famous places (big cities, next-to-the-sea places, and so on), so I was very happy to stop by this place. 

It was a great way to discover an unexplored part of France and it made me want to go back there... 

Moreover, it's nice to realize there are still lots of places to visit in our own country.

Prices:
Rooms: 70€ per night
Master suite: 130€ per night
Included breakfast

Places to see around the domain:

- Anne de-Beaujeu's Museum

- Golf course "Les Avenelles"

- Bourbon's Dukes' Castle

- Cathedral "Notre Dame de l'Annonciation"

- Theme park " Le Pal"