Chantilly

Overview of Chantilly

At the heart of the forest of the same name, the town of Chantilly is known for its racecourse (and more broadly the equestrian world), but above all for its magnificent château and park.

Key Facts

• Type de lieu: small town.

• Intérêt touristique: ★★★★ (must-see or highly recommended).

• Localisation: 40 km north of Paris, in the Oise department.

• Distances:

• Heure locale: Heure : Chantilly.

• Population: 10,861 inhabitants (2014).

• Superficie: 16.19 km².

• Altitude: from 35 to 112 m.

• Site internet: http://www.chantilly-tourisme.com

History of Chantilly

What to See and Do

Chantilly is a relatively recent town (250 years old) with an urban centre that isn’t particularly tourist-friendly. Visitors logically tend to overlook it in favour of the Domaine.

Chantilly Castle ★★★★
With its magnificent French-style park and Great Stables, it is one of the most visited sites in the Paris region... even though the castle's fame remains less than that of Versailles or Fontainebleau.

Chantilly Estate ★★★★
It encompasses the Château de Chantilly (including the Condé Museum and the Great Stables), its vast park, and the Chantilly Forest.

Musées de Chantilly:

Chantilly Horse Museum ★★
Both a museum and an equestrian performance venue located in the Great Stables of the Château de Chantilly. It highlights the relationship between humans and horses since the dawn of civilizations.

In the Surrounding Area

Oise-Pays de France Regional Nature Park ★★
A large park straddling the Île-de-France and Picardy regions, encompassing the Trois Forêts massif (Halatte, Ermenonville, Chantilly). Its focus is more "historical and cultural" than natural, though hiking is possible.

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