The Park, Garden and Vine Collection

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The château gives onto the park. Large stone lions guard the courtyard. An antique ruin nestles alongside a distant lane. At the bottom of the park to the right one finds a flower garden, along with a vast collection of French vines...

The park has been developed through the initiative and guidance of the Duchesse de Mouchy.

After several futile attempts to have the garden renovated, the Comtesse de Montpezat (an English friend) and the Duchesse de Mouchy designed and replanted the garden together. As the seasons progress, the colors and floral shapes vary: in autumn, the giant dahlias bloom in splendid shades. English rose bushes continuously bud and flower. Dwarf box and various lavenders hedge the different beds.

In contrast with the showy flowers, green plants provide an understated note of beauty...

At the end of the flower garden begins a comprehensive collection of vines from all over France...

On this parcel of land, the estate maintains a collection of French vines, creating a virtual vine museum intended for the study and conservation of the wide variety of species.

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