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stacle. From here one returns to the castle in a 

 > diagonal direction to the exit through masses of 

 shrubbery and flower beds, mingled with various 

 decorations over the grassy carpet. A visit to 

 the stables, the race-course, and the theater (0), 

 which one passes on one's return, may termi- 

 nate the walk for those who are interested in such 

 things. 



So as not to become tedious, I must pass over 

 the numerous promenades in the closed " pleas- 

 ure-ground," as well as in the open park; so I 

 offer the obliging reader a seat in the garden 

 wagon (called "Ligne," on which several per- 

 sons can be seated and look around on all sides) 

 for the 



FIRST CARRIAGE DRIVE 



As it begins from the castle, one cannot any 

 longer follow the historic arrangement which I 

 gave the park previously, but must choose the 

 second, which allows more freedom, and as the 

 first view has left a good idea of the estate as a 

 whole, one may now be free to enjoy a pleasant 

 change. But if one would like to proceed quite 

 systematically, he could also look over the park 

 more especially along the footpaths according to 

 the divisions suggested by the fundamental idea ; 

 the park also may be visited, which carries out 

 the same main idea. 



So, beginning from the castle, we will first visit 

 (following the arrow) the orange houses {p on 

 the ground-plan B ; for the whole establissement 



