Le Moulin De Connelles

“Tranquil grounds, architectural character, fine dining, and a very friendly and engaging Proprietaire”

Over the past two + decades we've enjoyed scores of privately run “hotel restaurants” throughout France. The combination of tranquil grounds, a mansion with architectural character, and a very friendly and engaging Proprietaire, Madame Karine Petiteau, make this a very special place — and one to w… more

Over the past two + decades we've enjoyed scores of privately run “hotel restaurants” throughout France. The combination of tranquil grounds, a mansion with architectural character, and a very friendly and engaging Proprietaire, Madame Karine Petiteau, make this a very special place — and one to which we hope to return. During out two night stay, and especially at dinner (served on the lovely enclosed balcony over a spar of the river), it became apparent that this is a local venue for heartwarming anniversary and multi-generational family events. Our suite, “Olive,” was renovated very nicely just last year with traditional wall fabrics — what a fine touch (literally). The river enters under the room’s balcony, and exits under its siting room. I’ll attach some pictures because I think those here on TA and even on the hotel website don’t quite do the room justice. Even the pics don’t fully capture it, however. Also note: The dining (the chef is Madame Petiteau’s husband) was very good over our two dinners and two breakfasts — and indeed we stayed for lunch on the day we checked out. I'll also attach pictures of some plates, and the dinning terrace. PS: And if you visit Giverny from here, we recommend taking the D1 — it was a beautiful drive. I'll attach one picture of that "entrance" Giverny.

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“Wonderful location and classic French hospitality with great food and charming staff.”

We have been wanting to stay here for years and we’re not disappointed. Warmly greeted by Madame Petiteau, who is totally charming, we were shown to a room on the first floor overlooking the Seine. A good shower and comfy bed gave us a great nights sleep notwithstanding a thunderstorm in the early… more

We have been wanting to stay here for years and we’re not disappointed. Warmly greeted by Madame Petiteau, who is totally charming, we were shown to a room on the first floor overlooking the Seine. A good shower and comfy bed gave us a great nights sleep notwithstanding a thunderstorm in the early hours. The hotel has a couple of rowing boats to venture out onto the river and a swimming pool. The building is almost like a fairy tale castle and is very atmospheric. Mon Petiteau cooks great tasting and attractive dishes from a short menu and the wine list is noteworthy. Breakfast is classically French with great pastries, bread and jams, ham and cheese and delicious yoghurt and a bowl of fresh fruit. All the staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Just 2 1/2 hours from Calais and not far from Les Andelys and the gardens at Giverny. What a treat, thank you.

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“Fantastic stay”

We only got to stay at this hotel for one evening but it was the best on our roadtrip. The owner made us feel so welcome right from the start and very much at home. We really appreciated being able to keep our dog with us for dinner and breakfast, with all the staff making such a fuss of him that e… more

We only got to stay at this hotel for one evening but it was the best on our roadtrip. The owner made us feel so welcome right from the start and very much at home. We really appreciated being able to keep our dog with us for dinner and breakfast, with all the staff making such a fuss of him that even he would like to go back! The food in the evening was excellent, with great recommendations for wine and digestifs as well. It is in a beautiful location on the river and there was a small island where we could let the dog off the lead for a run as well which was great. It's a very convenient spot for a UK tunnel crossing, about 2 and half hours from Calais so we very much hope to return! Breakfast was also very nice with homemade pastries, baguette, cheese, ham and jams.

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“Excellent hotel with excellent service”

We stayed as a stopover for one night. The hotel is situated above the river in a wonderful location. We had two rooms both of which were well furnished and had comfortable beds. Each room had its own characteristics and one had air conditioning with a mezanine. The beds were very comfortable. … more

We stayed as a stopover for one night. The hotel is situated above the river in a wonderful location. We had two rooms both of which were well furnished and had comfortable beds. Each room had its own characteristics and one had air conditioning with a mezanine. The beds were very comfortable. The service was excellent. Very friendly and very much focused on your needs. Breakfast is served in a separate resturant and reminds of the very best of a traditional French hotel breakfast with a wide spread of local produce, more than you can really eat. For service and location this is definately a hotel to return to.

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