Midi-Pyrénées, Aveyron, St-Sernin-sur-Rance, France

A45004FV12 - Let’s begin the tour – it really is a unique place! After spending some time strolling around, drawn in by this picturesque spot and the magical call of the river in the background, we enter the main house, which has been recently renovated. First, we discover a lovely living area with a modern, functional kitchen, a dining area and a cosy, efficient fireplace; the light, natural colours bring a lovely brightness to this room, and there is also a shower room with a toilet.
Adjacent to this is a spacious living room featuring beautiful parquet flooring and impressive exposed beams, with the added bonus of a large bay window offering breathtaking views of the river !

Back in the kitchen, a beautiful staircase leads us upstairs to the sleeping area, which comprises tBeautiful bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom and a separate toilet.
A surprise and a huge bonus: there are two self-contained flats located downstairs on the garden side and in the heart of the mill – one on the mezzanine level with a kitchen, dining room, bedroom, shower room and toilet, and another on the ground floor with the same layout!
These properties are ready to use and will allow you to accommodate family, friends or clients depending on your plans; it really is a superb opportunity.
Outside, a true waterside paradise with a garden, mill pond, private access to the river – which is priceless – and... YES, you’re not dreaming: just above the heart of the mill, a cellar bar has been fitted out – an incredible space that exudes good living and conviviality – and that’s not all! This bar opens onto a large terrace overlooking the river, completely secluded from view – a UNIQUE spot!
And let’s not forget, just outside this incredible cellar, a bread oven that’s perfect for summer cooking, as it’s already almost fully equipped for the job!
Then there are the garages, workshops and cellars.
This waterside spot is idyllic and, believe us, we’re finding it hard to leave – we’ve rarely seen anything like it!
Adjacent to it is a large, flat garden where, as you can imagine, there’s no shortage of water – what a bargain!!!
We head back up towards the house and the superb central courtyard, and there, as we described earlier, a second dwelling awaits us. We call it the ‘Louisiane House’ due to its distinctive architecture; it comprises two additional flats. The first has, on the ground floor, a living area with a kitchen, a toilet and access to the rear terrace – it was once an old restaurant. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms with a bathroom, a lovely balcony, a shower room and a toilet. Finally, on the top floor—but with separate access from the side of the house—there is another apartment.
Needless to say, this house will be invaluable for your future plans, whether for hospitality, tourism or rental income…
Are you looking for a haven of peace, a little piece of paradise? We’ve found it for you in our beautiful Occitanie region ,and we can’t wait to show it to you, take you on a tour, and make sure you never want to leave!


Location:
This village, situated in the Rance Valley, is mainly accessed via the old N99 road, which connects Albi to Millau, amongst other places. Its location in southern Aveyron places it on the outskirts of major urban centres, yet within a more rural and hilly setting.
Overlooking the Rance, the thousand-year-old village of St Sernin has developed amidst lush, abundant countryside. Here, the stones have a history, just like the people who shaped a place to live that is both mysterious and welcoming. The village is built right into the rock (schist)! In the historic centre, you can easily see the rock that served as the foundation at the base of the tall houses.
What makes Saint-Sernin so beautiful and charming are the many details that bear witness to its rich past and which you discover as you wander through its “carrierots” (winding alleyways in Occitan): ornate balconies, beautiful Renaissance mansions with mullioned windows…
An unusual village of 600 inhabitants, a prime tourist destination much frequented by history buffs, lovers of stone architecture, and fishing enthusiasts!
In the 18th century, the village enjoyed a very prosperous economy: see the tanners’ quarter, where they rinsed their hides in the River Rance, and the quarters of the cloth merchants, hat-makers and cutlers!

It was in Saint-Sernin that Victor, the ‘wild child’, was discovered on 8 January 1800 …
The charming village of Saint Sernin is very well equipped indeed – judge for yourself: local shops and services including a grocery store, bakery, pub and tobacconist, restaurants, doctors, pharmacy, physiotherapists, osteopaths, midwives, nurses, dentists, fire brigade and police, two schools, a care home, taxis, home help services, a family and rural centre, banks, a solicitor, tradespeople, a post office, a library, a tourist office, the town hall, a village hall, a leisure area with a swimming pool,camping; waterfront cafe, tennis and pétanque courts – not to mention the chance to explore the built heritage!
It’s absolutely INCREDIBLE for a village!!!!
Lacaune is 30 minutes away, Albi 40 minutes from Roquefort and Millau 50 minutes. Airports: Montpellier 1 hour 45 minutes, and Toulouse 1 hour 40 minutes.