The gardens were laid out in 18th centuary by a family of ironmasters. Extending over 3,5 hectares, they include a succession of terraces, embellished with pools, decorative steps, fountains and statues, fruit gardens and a large kitchen garden.
I visited this place for the first time at the end of May, when the fruit trees had already finished blooming, the pears had set fruit, and the roses had formed buds and were about to bloom. The whole garden was so lush and green, the poppy field was in full bloom along the entire length of the pond, bearded irises were flowering, attracting bees—the bright combinations of blue-yellow and red-brown buds were impossible to miss.
I also noticed patches of unmowed meadow grass around the apple and cherry trees – deliberately left to attract pollinators. This is exactly what I love to do in our gardens – create a corner of wild nature, leave it untouched until July, and constantly sow new meadow flowers.
My next visit to the Château was at the end of April, and it was unforgettable. I found myself here at the peak of the cherry and apple blossoms. The upper terrace offered a beautiful view of the lower parterres—clear geometric rows of Carpinus betulus forming a labyrinth in which it is impossible to get lost, but you can play hide and seek.
I found the rose garden in bloom here at the beginning of July. Arches entwined with climbing roses, roses specially tied to stone walls, and a rich collection of roses in flower beds. All the other plants faded into the background, and only the roses reigned supreme on the podium.
Next time, I would like to visit this garden in winter. I can already imagine the frost-covered triangular yews and tall grasses swaying in the wind.
