Château de Chantilly Trip by Car from Paris
Description
Discover one of the finest jewels of France’s cultural heritage - Château de Chantilly. See the stunning state apartments, the impressive art collection of Musée Condé, and the Great Stables. Enjoy French culture, nature and horses. Highlights: • Discover the charms of the Château de Chantilly with a 5-Star Private Guide • Get access to the château and its gardens • Admire the art collection of the Musée Condé • Relax in the wonderful Western gardens surrounded by a forest • Enjoy a half-day trip in an air-conditioned car with pickup and drop-off service in Paris Travel with us from Paris to the Château de Chantilly in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Known as the eccentric cousin of the Château de Versailles, this French castle boasts an art collection that rivals the one at the Louvre Museum. Discover its hidden charm on a fabulous half-day trip.
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Itinerary
Visit Château de Chantilly. This attraction consists of the Petit Château built around 1560 for Anne de Montmorency and the Grand Château, which was destroyed during the French Revolution but was then rebuilt by the cousin of Louis XIV Henri d'Orlean. You will be surprised by its unique architecture and layout, as well as its hidden treasures.
Inside, you will find luxurious state apartments decorated with expensive furnishings and antiques. This includes a large collection of antique paintings of Musée Condé, with rare works by Botticelli, Poussin, Delacroix and the great Raphael: The Three Graces, The Madonna of the House of Orleans, and Madonna of Loreto. There is also a fantastic library which holds over 60,000 volumes with manuscripts and printed documents dating from as early as the 11th century.
Your Private Guide will also show you around the fabulous Western Garden, featuring the French flower garden, the Anglo-Chinese garden, and the English garden. Another highlight are the 18th century Great Stables, which are thought to be the largest horse stables in Europe, housing the Musée du Cheval (Horse Museum) with over 200 items and art works dedicated to the equestrian world. If you're lucky, you might get to enjoy the daily equestrian demonstrations.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Private transportation in air-conditioned car with pickup and drop-off at your Paris accommodation
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- We recommend starting the tour as early as possible due to large crowds later in the day.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. If you're travelling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a tour for 5 people to benefit from a larger vehicle.
- Equestrian demonstrations at the château are held every day at 2:30 PM from April to October. Please book your tour accordingly if you wish to see the show.
