The chateau is beautifully maintained and the surrounding gardens offer lovely vistas for a stroll in the park with some of the oldest and most unusual trees in the Essonne. There are frequent exhibitions of modern art inside the chateau, often quite unique and unexpected in this stately setting which affords some interesting contrasts. The archives for the department of the Essonne are also housed at the chateau so there is a great opportunity to research the history of the area. Once a year there is a fantastic sound and light show at the chateau with events and music over the weekend. The evening ends with fireworks set to music. Truly magical!