Domaine de Chantilly
At Chantilly in the south of the Oise, lies a magical place where you can admire works of art, discover the world of horses and walk around a park designed by Le Nôtre. A wonderful place for a memorable family day out.
Domaine de Chantilly – a French heritage gem
A veritable architectural gem, the Domaine de Chantilly is the work of a man with an exceptional destiny : Henri of Orléans, duc d’Aumale and son of Louis-Philippe, last King of France.
To make your visit to Domaine de Chantilly easy, the site is equipped with digital, interactive, fun tools for children aged 3 and over !
Thanks to the measures taken by the Duc d’Aumale in his will, Chantilly remains, over a century later, a rich, preserved showcase of 19th century charm, like the Musée Condé, at the heart of the château, which has the second largest collection of old paintings after the Louvre with works by Raphaël, Ingres and Delacroix. A tour of the superb Grands Appartements (State Apartments) is the opportunity to discover the pomp and splendour of the nobility of the Ancien Régime.
Domaine de Chantilly – discover the art of horse-riding and horses in art !
Have amazing fun in a 4,000m² maze and don’t miss the wallaby enclosure of Bennett’s wallabies, including an albino one called Cream !
The Musée du Cheval (museum of the horse) in the 18th century Great Stables features more than 200 objects showing the importance of the relationship between men and horses : rare paintings, antique stirrups, ivory horses, wooden merry-go-round horses, carriages, and lots more ! Young children who are too small to enjoy the museum collections will love the horse-riding displays and dressage demonstrations.
Home of the famous Crème Chantilly
If there is one thing you simply have to eat during your stay at Chantilly, its Crème Chantilly ! This smooth, light, sweetened whipped cream is a chic gourmet experience and any resistance is pointless !
What to see near the Domaine de Chantilly?
Domaine de Chantilly is in the Parc Naturel Oise-Pays de France and the Massif des 3 Forêts (the Forests of Ermenonville, Halatte and Chantilly). The Forest of Chantilly can be explored on foot, by bike or on horseback along many different trails.
Just near Domaine de Chantilly, the Potager des Princes designed by Le Nôtre in the 17th century, is a magical place for people of all ages. A miniature forest, Persian garden, waterfalls, cascades of roses, a children’s vegetable garden, fairies’ garden – learn and have fun at the same time ! There is also a hen orchestra, racing rabbits, a replica of a latticework bower, a theatre on the water and a waterside bar. The place is full of life and joy resulting from the energy and passion of one man, Yves Bienaimé !
« Every year at Christmas we go with all the family to watch the horse-riding show at the Musée du Cheval. When I see the wonder in my children’s faces, I always wipe away a little tear…of pure joy !» Gîtes de France Oise
Opening times
High season
End of March – end of October
Open every day
10.00-18.00 / 20.00 for the grounds
Low season
End of October – end of March
Open every day except Tuesdays
10.30-17.00 / 18.00 for the grounds
Domaine de Chantilly is open on public holidays
Annual closure for 3 weeks in January (see website for dates)
How to get to Domaine de Chantilly
By road : from Paris, via A3 and/ or A1 autoroutes exit for Chantilly, or via D316 and D317.
from Lille and Brussels via A1 autoroute, exit Senlis.
Discover Oise : Cathédrale ND de Senlis, Palais de Compiègne, Gerberoy."
