Bonnevaux (Bonne Vallée , or Good Valley) is set within a beautiful valley formed by the river Rhune (la Rhûne) which descends past the Chapel and the 12th-century Abbaye, emptying into the lake beyond. The valley comprises woods, meadows, grazing lands and fields. Much of the property is wooded and consists of many ancient oaks. The grounds are home to wild boar, small game, deer and a great diversity of bird life.