Chantilly Castle

Discover the Château, the Condé Museum, the park, the Great Stables and the Horse Museum!

The castle is made up of two distinct spaces: the apartments and the Condé Museum.

The Conde Museum

The Condé Museum, the second largest collection of old paintings after the Louvre, presents a magnificent collection of 800 works. Poussin, Ingres, Raphaël, … dozens of painters who have made the history of art.
The Condé Museum has preserved a typical display from the 19th century. Indeed the Duke D'Aumale, the last princely owner, left a precise will asking that the works of Chantilly remain in place and never be sold or loaned. He thus hoped to keep his collection intact, and thanks to this vigilance, Chantilly is one of the most beautiful museums in France.

• The large apartments allow visitors to admire the 18th century decorations of the princes.
• Furniture purchased by the Duc d'Aumale, contemporary with the decorations, adorns the route.
• Part of the large apartments, the Cabinet des Livres holds 19,000 volumes, 1,500 manuscripts and 17,500 printed matter. The Duc d'Aumale, a true enthusiast, inherited about 900 manuscripts from the princes of Bourbon-Condé and acquired 600, including the famous Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. He thus composes a fabulous collection.
• The library and archives of the Château de Chantilly in a few figures: 44,000 old books including 700 incunabula; 1500 manuscripts including 500 illuminations.
• The Duc d'Aumale's small apartments testify to the way of life of the 19th century since they remained unchanged on the death of their owner. A real journey into the intimacy of the duke.

Discovery of the gardens, tasting of Chantilly cream in the hamlet, playground, labyrinth, kangaroo enclosure... the 115-hectare park includes various types of gardens: "French" garden with the large Le Nôtre parterre, English garden, Anglo garden -Chinese, wood…

The Great Stables

The Great Stables are home to the Horse Museum and show horses.
The Horse Museum, opened in 2014, is a modern museum presenting 200 works of art around the horse and its history. Fun and interactive, the Museum is suitable for all ages.
The equestrian events and shows take place according to an annual calendar.

Entertainment in the park

Embark on the little train (from April to October)!
A commented walk of 35 minutes through the park and its gardens. You will discover the flowerbeds of André Le Nôtre, the Grand Canal, the Maison de Sylvie, and the Hamlet.
Prices: Adult: €8 and children (from 4 to 18 years old): €4

Nautical ride

Does not require any permit
Children from 3 years old and under the responsibility of an adult – 1 per boat
Life jacket mandatory and provided

• electric boat
  30 mins: 25 €
  1 hour: 45 € only during the week
  2h30: 89 € only during the week

• Pedalo
  30 mins: 15€
  1 hour: 25€

• Small boat
  30 mins: 15€
  The activity may be canceled due to adverse weather conditions. Please arrive 15 minutes before your reservation time.

Rental of Rosalies

Prices :
1 hour: 19 € / 2h30: 45 € / 1 day: 89 €
(Two places at the front provided for young children). The activity may be canceled due to adverse weather conditions. Please arrive 15 minutes before your reservation time.

Rental of electric carts

For a visit to the park in complete freedom and without effort!

Prices :
2-4 seater cart: 30€ / hour
6-seater cart: 35 € / hour
Please arrive 15 minutes before your reservation time.

“Trotlux” scooters

Explore the park of the Château de Chantilly aboard a Trotlux! As comfortable as a scooter, this luxury scooter made in France is equipped with a removable leather seat and multiple accessories that add to its charm. From 12 years old.

Prices :
1 hour: 19 €
2h30: 39 €
1 day: 69 €