Food and drink:
The mill is situated at the edge of the hamlet of Reginu which has its own small train station and a friendly restaurant/bar that opens seasonally and is only a 10 minute walk. There are several excellent auberges within a five to ten minute drive from Le Moulin. In nearby Monticello village there is the well known A Pastarellu restaurant as well as a well stocked village shop where you can get all the basics, including fresh bread. Only 10 minutes away is L'Ile Rousse where you will be spoilt for choice with a good selection of restaurants to cater for all tastes as well as a market, speciality shops and supermarkets. You are ideally situated for visiting the local villages, taking the Artisan Trail, or seeing where the excellent local wines are produced and perhaps sampling some. Clos Reginu vineyard is only a few minutes drive by car.
The owners provide a good selection of books, travel guides and maps for you to use during your stay, and are happy to give advice if required.
Travel to Corsica:
If flying, it is best to fly to either Bastia( BIA) or Calvi (CLY). Bastia airport is approximately a 70 minute drive from Le Moulin & Calvi approximately 35 minutes. Several charter flights are usually available direct from regional airports to both Bastia & Calvi on Sundays, normally between May and October. Easyjet now fly to Bastia between April and October and have had flights between Bristol and Bastia and Manchester and Bastia during 2009. Alternatively, low cost scheduled airlines fly to Nice and Marseille from where you can fly on to Bastia or Calvi via Air France (ccm) or take a ferry to L'Ile Rousse, Calvi or Bastia. Ferries operated by SNCM and Corsica Ferries can take less than 3 hours to get to Corsica from mainland France or Italy. A car is essential & it is advisable to book yours in advance, choosing one that isn't too big or too low to cope with some of the roads. Most of the major car hire companies now operate out of Bastia and Calvi airports & some ports.
Travel contact numbers:
Please check the various travel websites for further travel information or if you contact us with a particular travel query we will be happy to try to assist.
Below are some useful travel contact numbers:
Corsica Ferries 0033(0)492004376 or UK agent 0870 410 6040.
SNCM Ferries 0033(0)836679500 or UK agent 0870 499 1305.
Easyjet details are available on their website Easyjet.com and they now fly to Bastia from several UK and French airports. In fact Easyjet now have regular flights between Paris CDG and Bastia
ccm airlines UK number 0845 1084 5111.
Holiday Options UK number 0870 013 0450.
Hertz car hire UK number 0870 844 8844.
Europcar UK number 0845 722 2525.
Budget UK number 0800 181 181.
Golf:
Le Moulin de Reginu is an inspired holiday choice for golfers since it is only a five minute drive or a short walk through its olive groves to Reginu Golf Club, the only golf club in the Balagne. This well maintained golf course, approved by the French Golf Federation, has nine holes and is in a truly stunning setting with views over the beautiful Reginu Valley. Red kites are very likely to be hovering overhead whilst you play. You can purchase daily passes which means the keen golfers amongst you could play a couple or more rounds a day and also take advantage of the rustic and convivial clubhouse where refreshments are available. You can hire clubs, carts etc from the clubhouse or you could always bring your own clubs with you.
There is also a driving range at the club for you to perfect your swing.
Apart from golf , if you like walking there are numerous well- marked paths easily accessible from Le Moulin taking you through the surrounding unspoilt countryside with almond groves and vineyards.
Other Activities:
Bird watching. The Regino valley is also popular with ornithologists due to the numerous species of birds found here.
