Château de Chantilly

Description

The Château de Chantilly is one of the jewels of France’s cultural heritage. It is also the creation of a man with an exceptional destiny: Henri d’Orléans, Duke of Aumale, son of the last King of France, Louis-Philippe.
This prince, considered the greatest collector of his time, made Chantilly the showcase for his countless masterpieces and precious manuscripts. The château has stood the test of time just as the Duke of Aumale bequeathed it in 1886 to the Institut de France, the perfect opportunity to embark on a journey through time in the very heart of a princely residence.
In homage to his illustrious predecessors, the Princes of Condé, the Duke of Aumale named this complex the “Condé Museum.”

Many rooms are open to visitors:
- The painting galleries: The Condé Museum, The Santuario, The Tribune, The Clouet Cabinet, The Giotto Cabinet, The Psyché Gallery, and The Deer Gallery.
- The Apartments: The Grand Apartments, including the Grande Singerie, the Galerie des Batailles, the Prince’s Chamber, the Grand Cabinet d’Angle, the Music Room, the Antechamber, the Guard Room, and the private apartments of the Duke and Duchess.
- The Book Room.

In the heart of the Château de Chantilly, extend your visit by exploring the park: “an exceptional panorama of Western garden art designed by André Le Nôtre”; and by visiting the Grandes Écuries, home to the Horse Museum and the famous equestrian shows dedicated to the art of haute école dressage.