THE PROPRIETOR’S CAREER

It all began for Jean-Marie LENFANT in Granville, the town in which he was born, when he was just 15. He attended the Lycée Marland where he obtained his City and Guilds Certificate in Cuisine. Not one to miss an opportunity, he decided at the age of 18 to make his way in gastronomy. First of all at Ars en Ré in the Charente region (in 1987/88 and again in1990), at Stratford Upon Avon in England (in 1989), 2 winter seasons at Méribel in the Alps (1990/1991 and 1991/1992), Chef de Partie in Giens (1992), at Zermatt in Switzerland (1993), and then again in England in 1994 and 1995, a summer season on Sark (1995), at the Four Seasons Hotel in London (December 1995 until June 1996) before joining the Novelli Group (July 1996 until September 1999, spending some months in South Africa). In July 1998 (on 11 July to be exact), together with Jean-Christophe Novelli, he opened the Restaurant “Le Moulin de Jean”, which he managed until 1999. Then the Group sold its restaurants. Gaëtan DEPINCÉ now joined him and they purchased the restaurant in Cuves on 15 September 1999 (another anniversary!). So we have now been here ten years and business is constantly improving.

Over those ten years, the number of staff at Le Moulin de Jean has increased to 12:

Cuisine

• Jean-Marie (Chief),
• Mickael (his second),
• Benjamin (Apprentice),
• Kevin (Apprentice),
• Jason (Apprentice)
• et Irène (Kitchen Assistant)

Restaurant

• Gaëtan (Maître d’Hôtel),
• Jérôme 1 (his Assistant and Accountant),
• Jérôme 2 (Sommelier),
• Amandine (Student Apprentice),
• Gabrielle (Apprentice),
• et Anthony (Apprentice).

THE MAIN DINING ROOM
20 to 30 persons
Our largest room is painted in warm colours, with a light oak floor and natural stone walls highlighted in blue, the light ceiling set off by exposed beams. The soft lighting reveals table settings of plates decorated with summer fruit set on crisp white tablecloths.

THE WHEEL ROOM
20 to 30 persons
Situated on the ground floor, behind glass to one side of the room, you can view the mechanism once operated by the three giant mill wheels. In winter you can lunch or dine in front of a cosy open fire.

 
THE MEZZANINE

6 to 8 persons
The mezzanine is the ideal setting for an intimate meal.

OUR NEW DINING ROOM
20 to 30 persons
Situated where the kitchens once stood, this private room is perfect for receptions and business meetings. It has an oval table seating 8 to 10. The parquet floor and walls of grey and Bordeaux give the room a comfortable warmth.

THE LOUNGE
Since June 2006 we have had a small lounge in which to enjoy an aperitif before your meal or a coffee and digestif afterwards. The lounge offers a view of the wine cellar which we invite you to visit. In winter the open fire adds to the cosy atmosphere.

THE WINE CELLAR

This appealing air-conditioned room will captivate the visitor. With 160 exceptional wines and some fifteen champagnes, our wine list offers a comprehensive range of vintages dating back to 1985.

THE TERRACES

Enjoy your meal in the sunshine to the accompaniment of bird song. The evening sunsets are magnificent.

THE GROUNDS

After a good meal there is nothing better than a stroll alongside the delightful streams and tranquil pool. 

FACILITIES
Reserved parking for people with reduced mobility (please notify us when booking)
Large car park
High-chairs for babies
Changing table