Château de Chantilly: Full-Day Private Tour with Driver-Guide

Morning Departure & Scenic Drive
Your English-speaking driver-guide collects you from your Paris hotel in a luxury vehicle. During the scenic 45-minute drive north of Paris, learn about the powerful Montmorency and Condé families who shaped Chantilly's destiny. Cross the vast Chantilly Forest, understanding its historical importance for hunting and aristocratic entertainment.

Castle & Art Gallery Discovery
Enter the magnificent Château with priority access. Your driver-guide leads you through the sumptuous apartments of the Princes de Condé and the spectacular Grands Appartements. Marvel at the Musée Condé, housing France's second-largest collection of antique paintings after the Louvre. Discover masterpieces by Raphael, Botticelli, and Poussin in the stunning Picture Gallery. Visit the historic Library containing thousands of precious manuscripts and books, including the famous "Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry."

Gardens & Equestrian Heritage
After lunch (not included), explore Le Nôtre's magnificent French gardens with their grand waterworks and elegant parterres. Visit the remarkable Great Stables, the world's largest princely stables and now home to the Living Museum of the Horse. Learn about Chantilly's prestigious equestrian heritage and possibly watch a dressage demonstration (schedule permitting). Discover the Anglo-Chinese Garden, the Hamlet that inspired Marie-Antoinette's at Versailles, and the Temple of Venus.