The beautiful gardens of the chateau are actually situated on the other side of the river to the main castle building and were the collective work of several of the owners of the house. A seventy or so acre area of manicured gardens and parkland, for many centuries this has remained one of the most popular green retreats in the region, despite on relatively recently being available to the general public. The landscaping is so intricate, at times it is difficult to see beyond the design and remember you are outside rather than in.