Access the forested part of the estate
For half an hour, begin by discovering the tranquillity, charm and rare species of the forest park.
Aboard an electric vehicle driven by your guide, you travel along the majestic avenue of 157 Atlas and Lebanon cedars.
These giants are over 150 years old and stretch their impressive branches on either side of the path.
The route continues through areas planted with lime trees, sequoias, Corsican and Calabrian black pines, poplars and Douglas firs.
Keep your eyes open — you may spot some of the estate’s discreet inhabitants, such as roe deer, hinds and stags.
Then sail along the canal
Aboard electric boats, travel up the canal, fed by a small tributary of the Conon.
Here grow some very special trees with their feet in the water: bald cypresses from Louisiana.
In autumn, they turn a beautiful orange colour before shedding their foliage, which is why they are called “bald” cypresses.
A touch of America in the Loire Valley!
And with a bit of luck, your boat may cross paths with a few beavers.
Back on dry land, it is time to return after discovering the estate at a different pace, surrounded by birdsong and the gentle sound of water.
