As early as the 6th century, convents were growing roses.

In the 8th century, Charlemagne’s Capitulare de villis* cited roses as one of the plants to be cultivated.

Rose gardens were often considered places of beauty. Roses symbolised love, passion and purity, making them popular in medieval art and literature. Rose gardens served as refuges for meditation and contemplation. They were often incorporated into monasteries or convent gardens, providing a peaceful space for prayer.

Because of their aesthetic appeal, their medicinal uses and their place in rituals, gardens were of vital importance in the Middle Ages, both culturally and practically. They bear witness to the interaction between nature and society at a time when gardens were not just places for leisure, but also for daily life and spirituality.

With four beds of 80 rosebushes in a variety of colours and subtle fragrances and 5 climbing roses covering the stone wall, the château's rose garden, set around a fountain, invites you to daydream.

*A document providing guidelines for the management of Charlemagne’s estates.

Take time to stroll in the castle’s rose garden. The roses delicate colours and subtle scents are a feast for the senses.