The Bourbre River
Still wild here, the Bourbre river murmurs along the edge of the property, as it has since the earliest days of the mill.
The Spirit of the Water
Le 10’s full name, “Reflets dans l’Eau” — Reflections on the Water — is no accident.
It was water that once turned the flour mill, as early as the 18th century. Water that powered the looms through the mill race. Water, again, that made electrification possible through the turbine.
“And it is water, still today, that reflects the sky, the trees and the seasons
on the surface of the pond, composing a landscape in constant motion.”
on the surface of the pond, composing a landscape in constant motion.”
Water in four guises, one single soul
The mill race
About 800 metres long, it runs from the terrace across the property to a quiet clearing and the large sluice gates that can still divert the river.
A peaceful walk to take in the morning, feet in the grass, coffee in hand.
The pond
Once a mill pond, it was built to keep the mill running. Today it is the centrepiece of the garden.
Its reflections change with every hour, every season. Old carp move slowly through its waters.
It isn’t unusual to see a heron settle on the bank, or wild ducks land on the water.
The pool
And finally, the pool — as if there weren’t already enough water here!
Added to the garden in 2026, it measures 10 × 4 metres and sits tucked into the garden. The grey tones of Bali stone contrast with the greens and reds of the surrounding vegetation.
It is reserved exclusively for guests staying at Le 10. House rules for its use are posted on site.
The garden, season after season
As a lover of gardens and plants, over the years I have planted Japanese maples, roses, hostas and other plants chosen simply as the fancy took me.
The garden changes with the seasons: peonies and irises in spring, then the scent of roses in summer. Even in winter, the low morning light, frost on the grass or snow on the pond make for a different landscape, almost suspended in time.
In the afternoon, the shaded terrace naturally becomes the setting for summer meals and evenings by the water.
Bring a sweater: evenings here can be cool, even in July. That, too, is part of the charm of the place.