Chantilly: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Musée Condé houses 800 significant works by old masters and, after the Louvre, is considered the second-largest collection of old masters in France.

Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Chantilly can choose the town as their destination.

Culture

The Pavillon de Manse, built in 1678 and also known as the Moulin des Princes, houses the machine for the Grandes Eaux of the Princes of Condé as well as the hydraulic machines of the Duke of Aumale. During school holidays, the Pavillon de Manse organises science workshops, family tours, family workshops and treasure hunts.

The Musée de la Dentelle de Chantilly is based on a collection of black lace and objects associated with lace-making practised in Chantilly in the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum preserves the knowledge and skills of bobbin lace-making and teaches the technique of bobbin lace in cooperation with professional and amateur lace-makers.

Nature

The Chantilly area belongs to the Oise–Pays de France Regional Nature Park.

The grounds of the Château de Chantilly cover 115 hectares and combine French, English and Anglo-Chinese gardens. At the Hameau in the grounds of the Château de Chantilly, visitors can sample Crème Chantilly.

Experiences

The « Ville d’Art et d’Histoire » programme offers the « Parcours Chantilly » in Chantilly as walking and cycling routes.

Equestrian demonstrations and shows take place under the magnificent dome of the Grandes Écuries; events are held there regularly throughout the year.

The Hippodrome de Chantilly is located in the heart of the town and is an important venue for horse racing; renowned competitions such as the Prix du Jockey Club and the Prix de Diane take place there.

Getting There

Chantilly-Gouvieux railway station can be reached from Paris Gare du Nord and is served by RER Line D.

Further destinations: Fontaine-Lavaganne, Lagny-Le-Sec, Francastel, Conchy-Les-Pots, Courtieux, Le Meux, Estrées-Saint-Denis, Senots

To the higher-level travel overview: Oise.