This is one of the oldest follies in the area around Nantes. Constructed in 1785 by Alexis-Mosneron on the site of a 16th century manor house, it has a typical layout within its perimeter walls. Both buildings and garden have been preserved, maintained and restored over the years.
The driveway, bordered by high walls on one side and by vines on the other, leads to gates that open into a main courtyard. The folly stands on the west side, whilst outbuildings, forming the north side, are set out around a secondary courtyard. On the east side are woods and a meadow where sheep and fallow deer graze. The garden only comes into view once through the door of the folly. It is surrounded by woods, meadows and vines which are separated from it by a walk-walk, looking down on to it.

The engraving “Et in Arcadia ego” (literally meaning And I am in Arcadia), featured on an obelisk in the woods, is also to be found on two of Poussin’s paintings. Therefore, the tone of classicism and joy of tamed natural surroundings is set. The symmetry, on which the layout of the buildings and the garden is founded, provides a feeling of serenity with just a few exceptions to break the monotony. The preserved, late 18th century decors do not make this residence a museum but reflect a period of change: the rocaille-style left a little of its warmth whilst new sober lines satisfied reason. It is clear to see that this deserving property has been pampered for thirty years. The land extends down to a river which, with its locks, can be used to reach Nantes or the Muscadet vineyards.