What to do · Chantilly
Château de Chantilly and the Musée Condé
Information
- From
- €18 adult
- Duration
- 2 h
- Season
- All year except Tuesdays; annual closure from 4 to 22 January
- Who it's for
- All ages
A castle on the water, surrounded by moats, which houses the Musée Condé: the collection of old master paintings gathered by the Duke of Aumale, son of the last King of France, with works by Raphael, Poussin or Ingres hung as he left them, in rows up to the ceiling. You also visit the private apartments of the duke and duchess and the library, the Cabinet des Livres.
Tickets
The one-day ticket, with a time slot, costs €18 (€14.50 for ages 7 to 25) and includes the castle, the park with its gardens, the Grandes Écuries and the day's equestrian events. With the Cabinet des Livres, €21. There is a two-day ticket (€26) and a family ticket (€55). Only booking online guarantees entry on busy days: weekends in high season, public holidays and school holidays.
Opening hours
At present the castle opens from 10:00 to 17:00, the park from 10:00 to 18:00 and the Grandes Écuries from 12:00 to 17:00. Closed on Tuesdays and from 4 to 22 January. There are 45-minute themed guided tours for €7 on top of the entry fee.
Tips
- Buy online with a time slot One-day tickets carry a time; at weekends they sell out.
- Tuesday, closed Plan your day around it: Versailles closes on Monday, Fontainebleau and Chantilly on Tuesday.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to enter the Château de Chantilly?
€18 for a one-day ticket, €14.50 for ages 7 to 25; it includes the park and Grandes Écuries.
Which day is it closed?
Tuesdays, and from 4 to 22 January for the annual closure.
What is the Musée Condé?
The Duke of Aumale's collection of old master paintings, displayed in the castle just as he left it.
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