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Domaine de Chantilly
Type: Attractions, Cultural Venues, Editor's Picks, Family Friendly, Gardens, Historic Sites, History Museums, Museums, Outdoor Activities, Tours and Excursions, Uniquely Here
10Best Says
Known as one of the most beautiful chateaus in France, there is, in fact, more here to see than just a 14th c. French chateau. The the 17th c. Le Notre gardens that surround the chateau are accessible... Read More
Known as one of the most beautiful chateaus in France, there is, in fact, more here to see than just a 14th c. French chateau. The the 17th c. Le Notre gardens that surround the chateau are accessible on foot or by small, electric golf carts that you can rent at the entrance. The Grand Stables are just across the way and, as the largest stables in Europe, the size of a castle. They were first built for Louis-Henri de Bourbon, the 7th Prince of Conde.
The Chateau itself was inherited by the Duke of Aumale, the 5th son of King Louis-Philippe who established the Musée Conde here and opened its doors to the public in 1898. It houses the largest collection of antique paintings outside of the Louvre and includes the famous "Three Graces," by Raphael. The Chateau's Reading Room houses 19,000 of the 60,000 books in the collection.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Paige Donner
Paris Local Expert
- Best Attractions & Activities: "This is a family-friendly visit that allows for an entire day's worth of excursion. The on-premise restaurant, La Captiainerie "Vatel's Kitchen" is where you can taste that authentic Chantilly Cream, the confection that inspired the world-renowned whipped cream."
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Be in Chantilly in less than 25 minutes from Paris. Visit during September's Art & Elegance event or the Prix de Diane in June.
