With the inspiration of Versailles, the Chateaux de la Chasse became popular as country retreats, with hunting as the theme, and beautiful gardens, select majestic trees, greenhouses "(orangeries)" for luxuriant smells and spices, and grand entrances.
With the inspiration of Versailles, the Chateaux de la Chasse (Chateau for the Hunt) became popular as country retreats, with the hunt as the theme. These chateaux usually featured grand architecture, beautiful gardens, select majestic and exotic trees, greenhouses "(orangeries)" for luxuriant smells and spices, and grand entrances.