On the following day it was time to explore the rest of the estate and whilst bicycles are available, I chose to walk. The garden was landscaped by Camille Muller in similar fashion to the famous English gardener, Capability Brown. Once again, I was transformed to another world by the expansive lake surrounded by ancient trees, the proliferation of wild flowers, and cows in the pastures chewing the cud. I listened to the sounds of birdsong, including a cuckoo, and watched the buzzards soaring high above on thermal currents. The crest of the Château features a dragonfly and this was borne out by the plethora of dragonflies throughout the estate. The Château and surrounding trees were mirrored in the calm water of the lake, with the view enjoyed from several aspects across the estate.
