The Musée Condé's art collection is legally forbidden from being loaned out due to the Duke of Aumale's original bequest terms.
The estate’s library preserves a 15th-century illuminated manuscript known as Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry.
The Grandes Écuries were built in the 18th century to be large enough to house 240 horses and 500 hounds.
The gardens incorporate a 'Hameau' which inspired the design of the Queen's Hamlet at the Palace of Versailles.
The estate has been used as a filming location for multiple major motion pictures, including the James Bond film A View to a Kill.
The Château de Chantilly is a historic French estate located in Oise, housing the Musée Condé, which contains the second-largest collection of antique paintings in France after the Louvre. The estate comprises the Petit Château, the Grand Château, a massive library containing over 13,000 volumes, and extensive formal gardens designed by André Le Nôtre. Its art collection was bequeathed by Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale, under the strict condition that it remain in situ and never be loaned out. The property also features the Grandes Écuries, an 18th-century stable complex that serves as a living museum of horse training. The grounds include an Anglo-Chinese garden and a Hamlet that served as an inspiration for Marie Antoinette’s retreat at Versailles. The site remains a focal point for equestrian culture, hosting regular demonstrations in its historic equestrian arena.
The view of the Petit Château reflected in the surrounding moats from the garden pathways.
Prioritize the Musée Condé early in the day to navigate the galleries before group tours arrive.
Allow significant time for walking as the grounds span over 115 hectares.
Check the equestrian show schedule in advance if you wish to see the horse demonstrations.
Attempting to see the entire estate, including the stables and all gardens, in less than a half-day.
Closed on Tuesdays throughout the year.
Respect silence in the library and galleries; photography without flash is typically permitted in art areas.
