“Traditional hotel with parking and a restaurant: a relaxed stay.”

It is always nice, in these days of remotels and corporate staffing, to come to a hotel where the proprietor is at reception to check you in, works at the hotel throughout your stay, and aims, unobtrusively, to ensure you have a pleasant time. This is how the Vieux Moulin works and it was welcome. We had a free room upgrade which was good. The room was clean and comfortable, with reassuringly traditional furnishings and a huge bathroom suite (ie separate WC). Nothing was in its first youth but all was solid and indeed worked well. There is a bar, dinner and breakfast were fine, and the location in a pretty old building in the countryside was peaceful, but just 5 mins' drive into Autun. There was plenty of parking and also locked bike storage for fellow guests who needed it. Autun was a revelation: several extant Roman structures, a lovely old town that felt French, a museum (temporarily being restored but the highlights could be viewed down the road) and a glorious cathedral with really fantastic sculptures from c.1120. Don't miss the excellent (free) 3-D film that explains these close-up - it's in a small shop directly opposite the cathedral's West door (above which most of them are situated).

Very good location for visiting Autun. The host was very friendly and informative and we received a very warm welcome. The food was delicious. We would definitely stay here again if visiting Autun.

Nice quiet location with a friendly host

“A grim place to stay”

Good dinner on first night

Rustic hotel, but the level of service was excellent. The food was to die for.

“Warm welcome , excellent evening meal and wine . Breakfast also very good”

Tucked away in quiet location, lovely garden to sit out in. Frederick was a charming host

“Owner I found very rude”

The address on booking.com is incorrect so struggled at first to find

Fred is a very amiable host who has created a lovely hotel. It is just outside one of the Roman gates of Autun near the river Arroux. There is a charming garden to sit in with a water feature. You can have supper in the garden. I recommend the hotel: very relaxing.

“Rural authentic French charm”

Everything!!! This was a hidden gem, not originally on our agenda and a last minute booking. Wonderful bucolic location, French shabby chic, such a friendly hospitable owner with perfect English and the food we had for the evening meal was worthy of a Michelin star ⭐. We liked the area so much that we are definitely planning a return visit. Autun town is charming and the Roman amphitheatre and cathedral well worth a visit.

“Excellent family run hotel”

Excellent family run hotel. Very close to the Roman walls. Easy to Find and park on site. Excellent breakfast and dinner (why eat anywhere else?). Owner and daughter were helpful and charming. Nice room with en suite. Would definitely stay again.

“Comfortable accommodation with excellent restaurant.”

Quiet location set in it's own grounds. Room comfortable and large. Evening meal which we had in the garden was excellent.

Plenty of space, a bar and restaurant on site.

“Good value for money - we'll be back.”

The Dinner outside under the lights & starts was very good, service was excellent and for a very reasonable price. Breakfast was simple but good & plentiful in a cozy room.

“A delightful hostellerie run by the perfect host”

A lovely old water mill converted to a modern hostellerie with excellent facilities without losing any of its charm. Our host Fred was generous, attentive and very friendly at the same time being thoroughly professional; he really could not do enough to be welcoming. The restaurant was also excellent in every way with very high quality cuisine and nice wines, breakfast was also very good. The location was perfect to explore the charming ancient town of Autun and its surroundings which we also highly recommend..

“Lovely rural French property - we loved it!”

Lovely characterful property, charming host who spoke perfect English if needed. No vegetarian option on the menu, but the chef said no problem and made up an amazing dish specifically for me which was amazing! Local people use the restaurant which says a lot. Safe parking in garage for motorcycles and bicycles, and off road private parking for cars. Very quiet for perfect nights sleep - comfortable bed. Very fair pricing - will certainly stay again!

“A relaxing and comfortable place to stay while exploring this interesting historic town.”

Nice place and setting. Tasteful. Excellent riverbank and wildlife walks close by. Good breakfast.

“Nice and cosy place”

Very friendly reception and service!

“Excellent. This is where we would stay if going back to Autun. A big thank you!”

A fabulous hotel in a great, very quiet location just outside of Autun. The welcome from the owner, who speaks excellent English, made us feel at home from the start. Breakfast was excellent and very relaxed in a lovely dining room. We also took our evening meals there. Overall great value!

“Idyllic base on the edge of town.”

The location was idyllic - like being in the countryside but only 10 minutes' walk into Autun. And a few minutes to the Temple across fields by the stream. Beautiful and welcoming. We were given a lovely spacious room. Excellent dinner in the lovely garden which was perfectly cooked and extraordinarily good value!

“Cosy, small scale hotel - with good Food and personal attention.”

Cosy small-scale hotel.. just outside Autun. With a dedicated and friendly owner. Gave personal attention (in a good way ). Speaks English. Friendly staff. The renovated room was spacious. It had nice views over garden and city of Autun. The room was simple but tastefully decorated. Bathroom fine. Kitchen not always open! The owner called ahead to tell this so i could anticipate on it. The days the kitchen was open, the food was creative, very tasteful, made with high quality products. Nice garden to sit in. Ample parking.