50 000 trees in a 0,82 Km2 green area
Originally, the Hauts de Vaugrenier where nothing but a vast dry land lefts to rabbits and wild pigs. millions of cubic meters of soil were necessary in order to level out the said land and, above all, cover the rocks with a sufficiently thick layer for plants to take roots. 50 000 trees of various species were then planted, offering 0,82 Km2 of green area out of the 1,15 Km2 comprised in the domaine, which became the most beautiful park of the region, a green oasis, a paradise for cicadas. And because there is no oasis without water, three artificial lakes were
created, today all inhabited by tenchesn carps and others happy animals such as swans and duck.
Since the dimensions of the Domaine did not permit the creation of impeccable parks and flower-beds, the vegetation of the Hauts de Vaugrenier grows in an exuberant fashion which really helps to lend to the Domaine its natural and relaxed atmosphere.
Here, woods follow meadows and lawns, whereas further on colourful ivies cover the embakments. Small eucalyptus woods perfume the site, ciders bring their shade to the tennis-courts and enhance the site. Everywhere, pines welcome cicadas for a long summer-song. All this vegetation surrounds the carefully maintained private gardens outside the richly decorated villas.