Chantilly: castle, horses and Rosa Bonheur

Château de Chantilly is one of the pearls of French heritage. The beautiful castle complex is known for its Renaissance architecture, the famous Musée Condé, the vast gardens, and the imposing Grandes Écuries (Grote Stallen). Château de Chantilly is one of the pearls of French heritage. The beautiful castle complex is known for its Renaissance architecture, the famous Musée Condé, the vast gardens, and the imposing Grandes Écuries (Grote Stallen). You start the morning with a tour of the castle. After the Louvre, this museum houses the second-largest collection of antique paintings in France. You will see works by masters such as Raphael, Delacroix, and Botticelli. During your visit, there is an exhibition by Rosa Bonheur in the Grandes Écuries of Chantilly. The artist has visited the castle several times. Her masterpieces bring the power, elegance, and personality of the horse to life. The exhibition shows her artistic process through paintings, drawings, photos, and rare archives. You visit this exhibition individually. In the afternoon, a guide will take you through the royal apartments. You will explore the lush rooms of the Dukes of Aumale and Bourbon Condé, including the Duke's bedroom, the music salon, and the antique room. The rooms are furnished with furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries. Witness impressive woodwork, rare library collections, and refined decorations that reflect the French lifestyle of that time.