What an absolute marvel this château! In impeccable state and condition, beautifully located on green grassy setting and surrounded by a moat. Featuring an impressive art collection by Henry D'Aumale née Henry D'Orléans. The interior of the château is rich in architectural and design details. The decor is out of this world too. This should be a must see when in Paris and surroundings.

Amazing place where blend love for horses, history, riding skills and architecture. We learned so much about horses and riders. I particularly enjoy a presentation show where the rider and her horse demonstrated how do horse obey the commands of their rider. It looks so easy and it made me want to know more and have more horse riding experience. We can view riders through training their horses to do various things. Definitely something cool to do.

This is a beautiful garden which includes lots of free roaming birds and other animals. We visited in October and there was a Halloween trail, which was great for the kids. A lot of effort has been put into the garden.

Absolutely beautiful racecourse, everyone was so friendly, £5 euros entrance absolute bargain,will be back, that's for certain

An amazing visit, well worth the time. If you like machines and engineering, or just like pushing buttons in museums, you will find it fascinating.

(Translated by Google) As I stand in front of the Porte Saint-Denis in Chantilly, I am impressed by the simple yet powerful appearance of this ancient gate. It acts like a silent sentinel at the entrance to the city and bears the traces of time in its stones. The Porte Saint-Denis is not large or ostentatious, as triumphant city gates might be, but it has a special aura that gives me pause. The gate was built in the 17th century and once served as the entrance to the town of Chantilly. Although it was functional, it also has historical significance as it is linked to the long history of the castle and the city. It is simply designed, with strong, stable walls and a large arch that marks the passage. There are some subtle decorations above the arch, reminiscent of the construction of past centuries, but nothing that overshadows the practical purpose of the gate. As I walk through it, I feel the connection between past and present. Many people, carts and perhaps even royal guests must have passed this way when Chantilly was still an important place for French aristocratic life. Now it's me walking this path, but the story still resonates - in every stone that supports the arch, in every imperfection in the ancient masonry. On the other side of the gate you can see the path that leads to the Château de Chantilly. It is a path that suggests the elegance of the castle but at the same time preserves the rural atmosphere of the surrounding area. The Porte Saint-Denis almost seems like a transition - between the busy world outside and the peace and beauty that awaits behind the gate. I stand there for a moment and let my gaze wander over the gate. It has endured through the ages as the world around it has changed, and there is great strength in its simplicity. As of: August 9, 2023 (Original) Als ich vor der Porte Saint-Denis in Chantilly stehe, bin ich beeindruckt von der schlichten, aber dennoch kraftvollen Erscheinung dieses alten Tores. Es wirkt wie ein stiller Wächter am Eingang zur Stadt und trägt die Spuren der Zeit in seinen Steinen. Die Porte Saint-Denis ist nicht groß oder prunkvoll, wie es vielleicht bei triumphalen Stadttoren der Fall ist, aber sie hat eine besondere Ausstrahlung, die mich innehalten lässt. Das Tor wurde im 17. Jahrhundert errichtet und diente einst als Eingang zur Stadt Chantilly. Obwohl es funktional war, hat es auch eine historische Bedeutung, da es mit der langen Geschichte des Schlosses und der Stadt verbunden ist. Es ist schlicht gestaltet, mit starken, stabilen Mauern und einem großen Rundbogen, der den Durchgang markiert. Über dem Bogen sind einige dezente Verzierungen zu erkennen, die an die Bauweise vergangener Jahrhunderte erinnern, aber nichts, das den praktischen Zweck des Tores überstrahlt. Während ich hindurchgehe, spüre ich die Verbindung zwischen Vergangenheit und Gegenwart. Viele Menschen, Fuhrwerke und vielleicht auch königliche Gäste müssen diesen Weg passiert haben, als Chantilly noch ein bedeutender Ort für das französische Adelsleben war. Jetzt bin ich es, der diesen Weg geht, aber die Geschichte schwingt immer noch mit – in jedem Stein, der den Bogen stützt, in jeder Unebenheit des alten Mauerwerks. Auf der anderen Seite des Tores erstreckt sich der Blick auf den Weg, der zum Château de Chantilly führt. Es ist ein Weg, der die Eleganz des Schlosses andeutet, aber gleichzeitig die ländliche Atmosphäre der Umgebung bewahrt. Die Porte Saint-Denis wirkt fast wie ein Übergang – zwischen der geschäftigen Welt draußen und der Ruhe und Schönheit, die hinter dem Tor wartet. Ich bleibe noch einen Moment stehen und lasse meinen Blick über das Tor schweifen. Es hat die Jahrhunderte überdauert, während sich die Welt um es herum verändert hat, und in seiner Einfachheit liegt eine große Stärke. Stand : 09.08.2023

beautiful church

Delivered and collected bike from my hotel at the agreed time. I opted for a regular bike with panniers, helmet, pump, repair kit, and mobile phone holder. These are good options to have. Bike came with dynamo powered lights, mudguards, and bike stand. Bike condition was well used, but functioning 100%. I did many km, no problem. Good quality equipment throughout. If doing a lot of distance I recommend an e-bike.

Excellent hands on activity to do as a family when coming to Chantilly. Chantilly is a capital town of Horses in France. With one of the largest stable in the country. You will be able to enjoy nice shows and exhibitions about the equestrian culture. The activity started at 9:30 and finished at 12:30. - get the saddles from the shop - get the horses located 15’ away walking and come back with them. ( the walk is lovely between canals and forest, it may vary depending on the location of the horses) - clean and prepare them, wherever I have been, wether it is the most expensive or cheap doesn’t matter. You should prepare your horse yourself. It gives you and the horse time to know each other, expect to do chores) - ride around the forest/ city and castle - drop the saddle and free the horses, you don’t need to carry the saddles back to the shop. At the very end, we didn’t need to take the saddles back to the shop. My 8yo daughter loved it. I cannot recommend it enough if you are looking for a peaceful activity. The 2nd most beautiful part after the castles is the moment you set the horses free to the pasture and feel their enjoyment. My daughter was in such a contemplation. To make the experience better: -Bring you own bottles of water in a little back pack, as no water will be provided nor sold. - go to bathroom before hand, because no bathroom during 3 hours - be prepared for the weather sunscreen or rain jacket

Small. but very informative amazing the effort and hours that go into making real lace. The lady working in the museum was really helpful and even gave a demonstration.

Very kind lovely staff. I was given information in English to the tiny details. There are a lot of brochures mainly in French.

(Translated by Google) It is a great pleasure at each session to meet Annabelle, for a massage, a cranio-sacral session or a shamanic journey. Annabelle is very caring, attentive and very gentle. Each time it is a journey towards oneself, one's deep being, as evidenced by this drawing that I made after a session. Thank you for everything Annabelle! (Original) C'est un grand plaisir à chaque séance de retrouver Annabelle, pour un massage, une séance cranio-sacrée ou un voyage chamanique. Annabelle est très bienveillante, à l' écoute et d'une grande douceur. A chaque fois c'est un voyage vers soi, son être profond, comme en témoigne ce dessin que j'ai réalisé après une séance. Merci pour tout Annabelle!

Great game selection, very friendly staff. Great place to go if you aren't sure what game to get. The staff will help you find something to suit you.

(Translated by Google) Antoine is very welcoming, accommodating and the bikes are of great quality. Thanks to him we had a great day in the Chantilly forest. Go there with your eyes closed to rent your bikes and enjoy this superb region! (Original) Antoine est très accueillant, arrangeant et les vélos sont de super qualité. Grâce à lui nous avons passé une super journée dans la forêt de Chantilly. Allez-y les yeux fermés pour louer vos vélos et profiter de cette superbe région !

We had an incredible experience on our ride through the Chantilly forests. The staff were great, the forest was beautiful and the horses were brilliant and easy to handle. I can’t wait to come back here!

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