Thegardens

The terraces

They were created in the nineteenth century across the southern slope in front of the château and required substantial earthworks.

The first terrace is lined with majestic century-old umbrella pines. The oldest was probably planted by Colonel Moron.

Further down the slope, terraces continue towards the woodland, bordered by schist-stone walls.

During clearance work in 2026, several walls were rediscovered beneath brambles and in the woods, bringing the total to seven.

The triangle of pines

At the end of the 1930s, the Van der Hecht family planted more than eighty umbrella pines, forming three triangular avenues across part of the great meadow.

These avenues have recently been restored through extensive clearance and pruning, removing dead wood accumulated over several generations.

The avenue forming the base of the triangle offers a fine view over the Besnarderie valley and the Pré des Quarts.

The great meadow

It was once a ploughed field worked along the contours, whose furrows can still be seen today.

The meadow is bordered on one side by the pines of the triangle and on the other by the woods.

A majestic oak stands at its centre.

The promontory, or Roche Janet

This is the highest point, the Puy-agu that gave the property its name.

The 360-degree view invites contemplation.

It is also the starting point for walks through the woods.

The woods

The Piéguë plateau is enclosed by 15 hectares of woodland, which descend steeply in places towards the Besnarderie valley and meadows.

The woods contain magnificent trees: oaks, Monterey pines, red pines and cedars.

More than six kilometres of paths cross them, offering pleasant walks to guests and visitors.