Visit Chantilly Castle: tickets, prices, schedules

Do you want to cross the centuries of the history of France? Visit the Oise to visit the Château de Chantilly, an exceptional property.

Located in the heart of the Nonette Valley in the Oise, about 50 kilometres north of Paris, the Château de Chantilly offers you the wealth of French monarchical heritage. An invitation through centuries of history, where we discover the prestigious apartments of the different lines of the nobility and other unique collections.

Ready for a time trip? Guide to visit the Château de Chantilly!

The Château de Chantilly in a few words

Built on a rock in 1358 to bring back the enemies in the middle of the Cent Years War, Chantilly Castle reinvented itself over the ages. The illustrious family des Montmorency became owner of the building in the 15th century. This makes it possible to enlarge the Domaine with a pleasure castle in the style of the Renaissance. The royal power then decided to confiscate the castle to make it twelve years later in Charlotte de Montmorency, wife of the Prince of Condé. The son of the couple, the “Grand Condé” makes Domaine de Chantilly a second royal court and asks the famous landscaper of Versailles, Le Nôtre, to set up the gardens.

The Bourbon-Condé line went off during the Revolution. Henri d’Orléans, Duke of Aumale, is in fact appointed heir to the Domaine. In these conditions, it reconstructs the parts of the castle destroyed and installs collections of paintings and books. Since the Duke’s death in 1898, the Château de Chantilly became the “Condémusée” and opened to visitors.

Our tips to visit Chantilly Castle

Time of visit

You can expect one half day at least to visit the castle of Chantilly to its least corners. Also, in order to avoid queues, we recommend you to buy your ticket in advance.

Tools to accompany the visit

We advise you to download the programming and help tools for the visit. They appear in the form of a smartphone app ( The 10 secrets of Domaine de Chantilly ), booklets-games for children, as well as podcasts.

Order of the visit

In the first place, visit the Château de Chantilly passes through the two essentials that make up it: the Condé Museum and the apartments furnished by the Duke of Aumale. The park of 115 hectares and the “French” gardens of Le Nôtre invite you to continue the discovery. Finally, finish your discovery of the Domaine by the Grandes Écuries.

What to do during your visit to Chantilly Castle?

The painting gallery (1h visit)

The largest room in the Château de Chantilly unveils a gallery of 85 paintings chosen and arranged by the Duke of Aumale, a great art lover. Among this remarkable collection of ancient paintings, the most important after that of the Louvre, you will discover Italian works, including La Vierge de Lorette de Raphaël. In addition, the room is decorated with Orientalist paintings echoing the Duke's past in Algeria.

Large apartments (45mn visit)

Also explore the relics of the 18th century in the apartments that served as reception and housing sites at the Bourbon-Condé line. Here you will see paintings, furniture and some art objects returned after the Revolution. The large apartments of the Château de Chantilly gather some emblematic halls such as the Galerie des Batailles decorated by the architect of King Louis XIV, as well as the antichambre that connects the large castle to the old castle.

Private apartments (45mn)

The Duke and Duchess of Aumale, the last owner of the Domaine, had their own apartments on the ground floor of the small castle. You can admire the decoration of the romantic painter Eugène Lami with furniture that remained as it did at the time. Walk through the various rooms: the Duc room of military inspiration, to the Salon Violet de la Duchesse.

Book Office (25mn)

Visiting Chantilly Castle is also passing art and literature. Bibliophile, the Duke of Aumale has constituted a timeless library with nearly 19,000 volumes presented. You will have the opportunity to consult manuscripts dating from the 11th century and other works that have survived the passage of centuries. Also, the library hosts temporary exhibitions during the year.

The old kitchens of Vatel

Visit for a tasting of Chantilly cream under the stone vaults of François Vatel's former cuisine, intendant of Prince de Condé. At the beginning, Vatel organized sumptuous feasts in honor of royal guests. Since then, the La Capitainerie restaurant has opened its doors to offer you lunch formulas and a tea lounge area.

How much does a ticket cost to Chantilly Castle?

The visit to Chantilly Castle is included in the Domaine's general visit. It allows access to the park and the Grandes Écuries with an audioguide.

• Rate : 17€
• Reduced rate (children aged 7-17, students, persons with disabilities, job seekers) : 13,50€
• Families composed of 2 adults and up to 3 children : 48€
• Free entrance children under 7 years of age

Note : an annual subscription is also offered, valued at € 50€ in full tariff and a reduced rate of €40.

The Paris Museum Pass

Would you like to include the visit of Chantilly Castle to other must-sees during your stay? Opt for the Paris Museum Pass, a pass-file including the Château de Chantilly.

How to book an online ticket to visit Chantilly Castle?

Book in advance directly on the Domaine de Chantilly website and choose the formula that suits you best. You can choose to go through a reservation platform specializing in tours and activities.

In any case, the online reservation is recommended! And for cause: it allows to avoid queues and to fully enjoy your visit.

Opening hours

• April to October : daily, from 10am to 6pm (Domain Park closes at 8pm)
• November to March : every day (except Tuesday and December 24 and 31), from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed park at 6 p.m.)

Are there guided tours of Chantilly Castle?

You can have audioguides, included in the entrance ticket to accompany the visit of the castle.

Chantilly Castle also offers the guided tour of private apartments duke and duchess of Aumale, last monarchical apartments still preserved so far. However, note that visiting apartments costs one supplement of 5€ on the entrance to the Domaine.

How to get to Chantilly Castle?

There are several solutions to visit Chantilly Castle. Here are the main ones:

• RER D, direction Creil. Count about 50 minutes from RER from the centre of Paris (Châtelet-Les-Halles) to the stop “Chantilly-Gouvieux”. From the RER station, access Chantilly Castle via the DUC, free bus from the city of Chantilly, or via line no.15 direction Senlis, stop “Chantilly, Notre-Dame Church”. If you opt for walking, you have to take 30 minutes to the Domaine.
• By train, with the TER Pack. The latter includes a return trip and entrance to Domaine de Chantilly for 25€ per adult and 1€ per child under the age of 12. The offer is valid for all the stations in the Hauts-de-France Region and for the Gare du Nord in Paris.
• By carFrom Paris. Access Chantilly Castle via the A1 motorway or the A3 motorway. The exit is called “Chantilly”.

Where to park near Chantilly Castle?

You can park near the castle, where parking spaces are available. Count 5€ per day for a parking space (car, minibus, motorhome, coach).

Similarly, cars can park provisionally on the deposit-minutes available in front of the Domaine grids.

Where to stay near Chantilly Castle?

Do you want to stay one or more nights to explore every corner of this jewel of the monarchy? Here are some accommodation ideas to visit the Château de Chantilly during a stay.

Hotels in the field

For a luxury night, Auberge du Jeu de Paume , Relais & Château offers a unique experience in the Domaine de Chantilly. Spa and star restaurant are on the programme. Of course, you must count 300€ per night.

Chantilly

Outside the Domaine, and within a radius of 4km around the Château de Chantilly, you will find several hotels for rates ranging from 90€ to 170€ per night:

• Hotel Le Chantilly (3 stars)
• Hotel Campanile Chantilly
• Best Western of Chantilly Park

Finally, think about the home housing opting for an apartment or room in Chantilly.

You now know everything you need to know to visit Chantilly Castle. You only have to pass the doors of this national jewel!