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What to do · Chantilly

The Grandes Écuries and the equestrian show

Visit and show · 1 h 30 · included in the day ticket · Christmas show €24, 28 November to 3 January

InformationFrom €18 adult
From
€18 adult
Duration
1 h 30
Season
All year except Tuesdays; seasonal shows
Who it's for
Families and horse lovers

The Grandes Écuries are 18th-century stables as big as a palace, opposite the racecourse. A Prince de Condé had them built, convinced, according to legend, that he would be reincarnated as a horse. Today they house horses of the estate, a ring under the dome and a museum dedicated to the horse.

Events and shows

The one-day ticket includes a visit to the stables and whatever equestrian events are on that day. In season, shows with their own ticket are staged: at Christmas 2026, Le Noël oublié, from 28 November to 3 January 2027, for €24 (€19 for ages 3 to 25), with the visit to the stables included. Places are limited: buy online.

Opening hours

At present they open from 12:00 to 17:00 and close on Tuesdays. Next to the stables is the Café Les Écuries for a drink.

Tips

  • Check the day's programme Equestrian events change times from day to day; check them on the website before planning.

Frequently asked questions

Are the horses included in the Chantilly ticket?

Yes, the one-day ticket includes the Grandes Écuries and the scheduled equestrian events.

How much does the Christmas show cost?

€24 for adults and €19 for ages 3 to 25.

With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers

Who runs it

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The vaulted stone room of La Capitainerie, with the tables laid© Château de ChantillyIn the castle's former kitchens

La Capitainerie

Restaurant · Chantilly · inside the castle · €€€€

What to order: any dish with Chantilly cream for dessert, in the vaulted stone room

Every day except Tuesday, from 12:00 to 17:00
A laid table with glasses and a bottle of green oil© Hôtel du Parc ChantillyBistronomy in the former stables

Le Cob

Restaurant · Chantilly · Avenue du Maréchal Joffre · €€€€

What to order: the seasonal menu on the garden terrace

The Hôtel du Parc restaurant, ten minutes' walk from the station
A plate of strawberries with a mountain of Chantilly cream© Château de ChantillyThe home of Chantilly cream

Restaurant du Hameau

Restaurant · Chantilly · in the castle park · €€€€

What to order: strawberries with home-made Chantilly cream on the Hameau terrace

Lunch from 12:00 to 14:00 (15:00 at weekends) and tea room until 17:45 · closed Tuesdays

To stay nearby

A classic room with a double bed and a large window over the park© Auberge du Jeu de PaumeSpa hotel

Auberge du Jeu de Paume

Next to the castle · Five stars · Relais & Châteaux · Valmont spa

Why we like it: Five-star Relais & Châteaux hotel next to the castle and the Grandes Écuries, with 92 rooms and suites, a Valmont spa and the restaurant Le Jardin d'Hiver.

A room with two beds, yellow floor lamps and photos of horses© Hôtel du Parc ChantillyHotel

Hôtel du Parc Chantilly

Centre · Four stars · Near the station · Dogs welcome

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: Four-star hotel in the centre of Chantilly, between the station and the castle, with guarded parking, a wellness area and the restaurant Le Cob.

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