Welcome to Le Maine Meunier!
Mike and Paula Cragg welcome you to their Ferme Auberge at Chavenat, just outside Montmoreau-St-Cybard, set in the rolling countryside of south Charente.
Not sure where we are? See our Location page.
A Ferme Auberge is a working farm where you can have a meal and a place to stay if you wish.
The ethos of a Ferme Auberge is that up to 80% of the food you eat here is produced on our farm.
Fresh from Gate to Plate!
Une ferme-auberge est une ferme en exploitation où vous pouvez prendre un repas et séjourner si vous le désirez.
Une ferme-auberge se doit de produire 80% de la nourriture que vous y mangez.
Restaurant

The restaurant seats up to 50 people in a large converted Charentaise barn, cool in summer, but cosily heated by wood stoves in winter, surrounded by … Read more
Farm shop

When you visit you are welcome to walk around the farm to see all the animals, the fruit and vegetable gardens and explore the extensive woodland. If … Read more
Chambres d’hôtes

We are also able to offer bed and breakfast accommodation in one of our two large and comfortable bedrooms, each of which sleeps up to four … Read more
Catering service

With our efficient, modern kitchen we can cater for all your special occasions - birthdays, private parties, anniversaries and weddings - both in the … Read more
News – Latest from our Blog
Spring Sorrow and Joy
May is a strange month this year, lots of rain, warm sunshine, cold nights, cruel wind and everything looking lush and gorgeous; the animals don't … Read more
Forthcoming Events at Le Maine Meunier
Jubilee Celebrations Sunday 3rd June and Tuesday 5th June
The arrangements are in place for the Jubilee Celebrations on Sunday June 3rd, which happens to be Mother's Day in France too. Barleycorn will be … [Read More...]
Diamond Jubilee and Mothers Day
The next major 'do' at Le Maine Meunier is the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration, which also happens to be Mother's Day.It will feature 'Barleycorn' … [Read More...]
