Explore the interior and gardens of one of France’s finest castles on this day trip from Paris to Château de Chantilly. Depart from central Paris and travel by luxury coach to the Château de Chantilly, home to a famous horse-training school. Explore the Musée du Cheval (Living Museum of the Horse) and watch a 30-minute equestrian performance in the Grandes Écuries (Grand Stables). Then, follow your audio guide on a tour of the castle's rooms before stepping outside to wander through the immaculately landscaped grounds at your leisure.
Hop aboard your luxury air-conditioned coach in central Paris in the morning and take the 1.5-hour journey north of the capital to the Château de Chantilly (Chantilly Castle). The Château de Chantilly is a famous equestrian center, damaged in part during the French Revolution and rebuilt in the Renaissance style from the 1870s. Today, it’s widely considered among the finest castles in all of France.
On arrival, visit the Grandes Écuries (Grand Stables) — the largest in Europe — and admire the impressive 18th-century architecture. Explore the Musée du Cheval (Living Museum of the Horse) and gain insight into the relationship between man and horse. Then, in the spectacular setting of the ancient stables, enjoy an artistic, 30-minute equestrian show and admire the grace, power and intelligence of these magnificent creatures.
After lunch (own expense), pick up your audio guide and head inside the Château de Chantilly to begin exploring. Wander from room to room at your leisure and marvel at the ornate beauty you find. Discover the impressive collection of paintings on display and listen as your audio guide shines a light on your luxurious surroundings.
At the end of your tour, head outside for a walk through the grand gardens. Stroll along the beautifully manicured walkways and admire the attractive water features, immaculate hedgerows and peaceful pavilions. The formal French gardens were designed by famous French landscape architect André Le Nôtre, who also had a hand in the layout of the gardens at the famous Château de Versailles.
When youÂ’ve finished exploring the grounds, return to your coach for the journey back to Paris, where your tour concludes.
