Chateau de Chantilly
Château de Chantilly stands on an artificial lake about 50 kilometres north of Paris in Oise, France. The Renaissance Petit Château dates from 1551, built for Anne de Montmorency, Constable of France; the Grand Château was razed during the Revolution and rebuilt in 1876-1882 for Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale. In 1886 the duke bequeathed the estate to the Institut de France, stipulating that the Musée Condé collection must never be loaned out or rearranged.
The formal gardens were designed by André Le Nôtre. The estate welcomed over 546,000 visitors in 2024 and houses the Grand Stables, built in 1719 and long considered among the finest in Europe.
Visitor information
- Location
- Chantilly, Hauts-de-France
- Country
- France
- Tier
- A (Magnificent, well worth a dedicated trip)
- Coordinates
- 49.1939, 2.4858
- Official site
- http://www.chateaudechantilly.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chateau de Chantilly?
- Chateau de Chantilly is in Chantilly, Hauts-de-France, France (approximately 49.1939, 2.4858).
- Can you visit Chateau de Chantilly?
- Yes — Chateau de Chantilly is open to visitors; see the official site at http://www.chateaudechantilly.com/ for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Chateau de Chantilly on the Castle Atlas?
- Chateau de Chantilly is rated A tier on the Castle Atlas — Magnificent, well worth a dedicated trip.
- What can you see at Chateau de Chantilly?
- Château de Chantilly stands on an artificial lake about 50 kilometres north of Paris in Oise, France. The Renaissance Petit Château dates from 1551, built for Anne de Montmorency, Constable of France; the Grand Château was razed during the Revolution and rebuilt in 1876-1882 for Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale. In 1886 the duke bequeathed the estate to the Institut de France, stipulating that the Musée Condé collection must never be loaned out or rearranged.