Au Pré du Moulin

Clamanges, Marne
Bed & Breakfast
+33 (0)3 26 64 50 16
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From
€70 - €130
per night

Peace, space, nature in the Champagne-hugged Somme valley - and home-grown, organic meals with generous French hosts. Family-perfect

Bedroom

3 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2 – 4

Children welcome
Babies welcome

€70 - €130 per night

The Experience

This big 1789 farmhouse deep in the country has been in the Coulmier family for two generations. Luckily, one half of the main house has been given over to guests with spacious rooms to match a child-friendly garden.

After a big breakfast of croissants, fruits, cold cuts and cheeses, embark on Valérie’s village tour – a three-mile hiking path straight from the door taking in the surrounding countryside. After a day exploring there’s nothing better than the terrace for relaxing – Valérie can rustle up a traditional meal for you if you just want to kick back.

You’re in Champagne country here – the trail can be reached within 20 minutes of the house, so tick the big names off your list and meet small producers too. The town of Châlons-en-Champagne is a 20-minute drive with its museums, gardens, grand cathedral and churches. Take a cruise down the canal for an alternative view of the town.

Au Pré du Moulin - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Sitting in the garden with a glass of your favourite whilst the kids run around in all that space
  • Valérie's homemade meals made with locally sourced, organic produce
  • The feeling of peace and calm that comes with being tucked away in the French countryside
Au Pré du Moulin - Gallery

You should know

  • The rooms have a country-chic vibe, so lovers of modern décor may not adore
  • You'll need a car to make the most of exploring the area

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €70
Surcharges
Extra bed/sofabed available €25 per person per night.
1 Suite for 4
From €110
1 Double
From €70
1 Triple
From €70

Information

Booking information

Check in
Flexible
Check out
Flexible
Closed
Christmas & New Year.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Dinner with wine, €30.

Reviews

Lovely peaceful house; Valerie was very friendly and welcoming. Table d'hotes and breakfast both hit the mark exactly.

Will, London

First time staying at the beautiful home in the champagne area. Everything we love, warm welcome, cosy accommodation, excellent dinner and breakfast. Meeting other guests from all over the world. Two nights was not enough to explore the area, we will return.

David & Frances, Penarth, South Wales

Valerie and Didier are simply the very best hosts offering their family home to guests who are looking for the quietude of French village life surrounded by the beauty of vine covered hillsides, friendly Champagne producers, and in close reach of historic Riems, an elegant city with markets, shops, and restaurants. Comfortable, well-appointed rooms, delicious breakfasts, and beautiful grounds provide a perfect stay at great prices. We've stayed with Valerie and Didier many times over the last 15 years and look forward to many more.

Bonnie and Charles, Louisville

Great welcome, and extended hospitality, from Juliette. Very peaceful location. Excellent secure and shaded parking in the covered barn. Very comfortable room. Enjoyed the 'Champagne' meal after a reasonably long drive. Very good value all round. We'll be back!!

Nick, Retford, Notts.

Lovely place, beautiful location, fabulous garden, welcoming host. Valerie was everything that you would want in a host. Would definitely recommend.

Chris

We had a very enjoyable stay here in this lovely home - a wonderful, peaceful, calm setting. The garden was absolutely beautiful. The property is well located as a stopping off point but is definitely worth visiting in its own right for more than just one night. Valerie was an excellent host and provided tasty, plentiful breakfasts and good evening meals.

Anna and Rob, HAMPTON

We absolutely loved our stay here. We had the family suite which was really spacious and ideal for us and our teenage children. The food was lovely, both for dinner and breakfast and nothing was too much trouble for Valerie, who was the perfect host.

Clare, York

All Lovely here - the welcome, the setting, the room, the dinner, everything! Highly recommended.

Emyr, Berkhamsted

What a great place to stay this is. A lovely environment, peaceful and calm. Valerie is a wonderful host, producing good food and comfortable rooms. We will definitely be going again.

Kate, Taunton

A beautiful home from home in the French countryside. The family suite was perfect for an overnight stay with my husband and two teenage sons. It comprised of two comfortable separate bedrooms decorated in a farmhouse style, a large family bathroom and views onto the garden and courtyard. Valerie was a warm and welcoming host and the food and aperitifs were enjoyed by all. We ate out on the terrace in the evening. We would certainly stay again and will recommend Valerie’s place to our friends and family.

Sally, Worcester

Very nicely restored farm with spacious rooms and in quiet nature environment. Also top marks for the warm reception by lovely hosts, and the breakfast. We would love to return

Michiel, Haarlem

We were thrilled to have found Au Pre du Moulin and will certainly aim to return. It was very comfortable and very clean, excellent bedroom and bathroom ensured a good night’s sleep. Lovely home-cooked food in the evening and an excellent breakfast set us up for the day. Many thanks to our kind hosts.

Stephanie, Boston

We have visited dozens of French chambres d’hôtes in the last 20 years, but Au Pré du Moulin is simply the best of the best. Valérie, our hostess, welcomed us on arrival, showed us around the property, and introduced us to other guests. There is a large barn in which guests’ cars may be safely parked. The dinner was a wonderful example of home cooking, which was complemented with an excellent choice of wine.

Adrian, Leyland

Lovely house in the heart of the country. Excellent bedroom and bathroom; delightful host and superb food / especially the breakfast! Loved it!!

Martin, Oakham

We stayed at Au Pre de Moulin on our way to the South of France. It is a good 15 min drive off the motorway but ‘wow’ is it worth it! Madame prepared supper for our children first then us afterwards. All taken on the terrace with the beautiful garden on display. The photos of the exterior are old and do not do it justice, the new courtyard garden is beautiful. There are also swings, a trampoline and a huge garden to play in and explore. The food was delicious, the room spotless & large. Breakfast was delicious. I cannot find fault with this place. Madame was beyond helpful and welcoming.

Roseanna, London

We stayed here on our way to and from the Alps. A personal, warm welcome was followed by an invitation to relax and refresh ourselves after our journey. We felt really nurtured throughout. The bed was very comfortable too. Dinner was delicious and full of local and organic ingredients. Since becoming coeliac a year ago, I have been rather anxious about eating out. Some people say they understand about food being free of gluten, but don't; not so Valérie. She made buckwheat galettes for me instead of bread and when we returned on the way back, she had made a really delicious gluten free loaf.

Nicola, Frome

What a fantastic place! Amazing family room, which was enormous and very clean and cosy. Wonderful host who is so welcoming and an amazing cook using her own produce. Such a perfect spot for our stop off on the way to the Alps but wish we could have stayed longer, felt so relaxed after our stay. We will be back!

anna, Farnham, Surrey

The renovation of the inner courtyard is about to be completed to a pretty stone pavement, with lawn and a beautiful raised wooden basin with water that springs and gives life to this courtyard. For me the strengths of this guest house are the exteriors, vast and beautiful. I can easily imagine having a drink on the terrace with Valérie's breakfast of high quality, authentic and organic produce. Even the value for money is just exceptional.

Pascale, Sawday's Inspector

This is the third time we have stayed with Valerie and Didier who are simply the best hosts possible. They are charming, imaginatively knowledgeable, and always at ease. Valerie provides a French country evening meal either a large, sumptuous multi course affair and what she calls a small, simpler meal which is anything but small or simple. Both choices are made with fresh ingredients in any season from her kitchen garden. Some ingredients are from local quality shops and are personally selected for guests. Didier selects the wine either or both champagne and his favorite robust reds.

Bonnie and Charles, Louisville

Such a delight to find this friendly and happy place. Lovely welcome, comfy bed and a homemade tart for supper. Nice to see bio products too. Only thing missing: soap bar - not keen on pump bottles for showering! Very gracious hospitality....

Hilary, Winchester

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Location

The neighbourhood

All important supplies can be found in Vertus, just a 15-minute drive away - grab yourself a bottle of the region's best to enjoy on the terrace. Slightly further is Châlons-en-Champagne if you're looking for beautiful architecture and a host of restaurants. Valérie can organise a vineyard tour with a local winery and share her top tips on L'Epine, Troyes and Reims.

Local points of interest from Valérie & Didier Coulmier

  • Breakfast from early (but not too much) to late (but not too much too...)
  • Champagne vineyards and wine tastings in Vertus, South of Cote des Blancs
  • Walking trails starting at the accomodation to discover the village and the surroundings
  • Don't miss two medieval cities one hour from here: Troyes and Provins famous for their Champagne Fairs on XIIth century
  • Don't miss Epernay, capitale of the Champagne and Reims with its cathedral where French kings were crowned
  • Simply relax in our big garden with its children's games in Summer or watch birds coming and feeding in Winter

Introducing

Valérie & Didier Coulmier

Valérie and Didier are lovely, friendly and knowledgeable hosts. After years in the corporate world, Valérie knew she wanted a change - and this abode was born. Welcoming guests from across the world, she loves ensuring your stay is a special one.