The Moulin is a former pastel mill that once featured in a French reality TV 'makeover' series. Fortunately, all the inept building work done by the contestants has long been remedied and it's a lovely place to spend a few days. Local highlights include the cities of Carcassonne, Toulouse and Albi and you're within a 10-minute drive of two restaurants... more

We planned on staying two days but ended up staying five due to the wonderful hospitality, beautiful house and Donna's delicious cooking. The location is great for visits to Toulouse and Carcassonne, the beautiful surrounding towns and just being out in the countryside. Chris and Donna gave use some great suggestions on what to do in the area and always... more

We were made to feel very welcome. The accomodation was excellent, clean and comfortable. We spent 2 weeks enjoying the house, garden, pool and surrounding area although we didn't leave for very long because we just wanted to get back to the sanctuary! We tried to eat out but kept coming back for Donna's Dinners! If you want a holiday... more

I was so happy with this chambre d'hote that having only previously booked for 2 nights I ended up staying for a week. The view is stunning, the weather was delightful and the welcome was pleasant too. Food was excellent. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Had a great time there and would return. Thanks to the owners more

Part of a 30-strong wedding party from Scotland, we lucky 8 (including 3 kids), stayed with Donna and Chris for a week. Donna excelled herself in preparing a ‘BBQ to write home about’ for all 30 of us the evening before the wedding (despite short notice), and everyone was made to feel so welcome, that those still in France on... more

We booked Le Moulin Pastelier as a one night stop to break our journey from Cognac to Marseille. We would have loved to stay longer and hope to return. We agree with the previous reviews that Donna and Chris make you feel like old friends from the moment of arrival to departure. Their hospitality was really first rate! The beautifully... more

Midi-Pyrenees: Le Moulin Pastellier B&B,Belesta en Laurangais Date: 26 July 2008 We have just returned from 3 nights in this delightful B&B in the beautiful and unusual area of Lauragais in the south, centre of France. It is surrounded by fields of sunflowers and sits on a little hill on the outskirts of the tiny village of Belesta, overlooking woodland... more

Le Moulin is a superb place for breaking your journey south or exploring Toulouse and the surrounding areas. The house is lovely, the views are stunning and Chris and Donna are the perfect hosts. It was like visiting old friends. Of course Hugo and Bella both made us very welcome as well and Jonny enjoyed his walks with them. We... more

We really enjoyed our 1 night stay at le Moulin Pastelier, and should have stayed longer, though I doubt my body would have approved! Why? The great meal Donna prepared and the excellent wine that Chris insisted we drink. It was all very hard to take! Donna and Chris and their 2 adorable dogs, Bella and Hugo have made the... more