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Among the many walks available in the more or less immediate vicinity of the Moulin du Boisset, there is one that we are particularly fond of: the Moulin du Saut. You can tackle this hike by taking several routes, depending on your level and sporting ability. These range from a simple loop of around 5km starting from the car park near Gramat, to a round trip (14km) starting from the foot of the medieval town of Rocamadour, or a combination of the two for the bravest (around 18km).

During your (future) stay at the Moulin du Boisset, we'll certainly tell you all about our mill, but we're also sure to encourage you to discover others that have a very special appeal.

One of them, the fortified Moulin de Cougnaguet, near Rocamadour and nestling in a green setting in the heart of the Ouysse valley, is a must-see.

Living in a (former) watermill means enjoying an extremely pleasant environment where the simple fact of having a stream running through the property adds a whole new dimension to the place and an undeniable charm. The water is omnipresent, weak in summer when the water level is very low with numerous aquatic plants covering it, lively in winter when the water level is high and its colour varies according to the rainfall. What can we say about the water that flows continuously from the small spring near the old watercress farm, and which, except in summer, gurgles as it flows into the reach? What can we say about the wildlife that lives peacefully in the river, such as the river wagtails, moorhens, damselflies, dragonflies, lizards, toads, ducks and sometimes even coypu? A veritable ecosystem is teeming, enjoying the benefits of this waterway. Not to mention all the many fish that form undulating circles on the surface of the water. It's a veritable festival of life all year round.