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Visit Chantilly
Chantilly:
Chateau de Chantilly
The castle's history is long and impressive. Among its former residents were the enormously wealthy High Constable Anne de Montmorency (chief minister to Francis I and Henry II), and the Grand Conde, a military genius who hosted Louis XIV for a three-day feast and theatrical in 1671 that was dramatized in the film Vatel starring Uma Thurman and Gerard Depardieu. Poor Vatel! He'll go down in history as the most dedicated of caterers, knowing that he threw himself on his sword when a fish delivery from Paris failed to turn up. By the time it arrived, Vatel was dead.
Conde Museum
Not only does Chantilly boast furniture that was once commissioned by Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI, but it boasts almost 1,000 Old Master paintings. The Condee museum presents, respecting the original hanging of the XIX th century, an important collection of paintings and drawings from the Ecole Franccaise (Clouet, Poussin, Mignard, Nattier, Watteau, Ingres, Delacroix), as well as masterpieces from the Italian painters (Fra Angelico, Raphael, Carrache) and numerous masterpieces from the Northern Schools ( Van Dyck, teniers). Chantilly's more than 3,000 Old Master drawings allow for continual temporary exhibits which are on handsome display in the former Hunt Dining Room
Living Horse Museum
The living horse museum is harboured in the world's most beautiful stables. The Grand Stables of the Princes de Condee, architectural master piece of the XVIIIth century, situated on a unique site, facing the Chateau on one side and the hippodrome on the other. Created in 1982 by Yves Bienaimee, with no subsidies, it is a private museum which has become not only the biggest and the beautiful museum of its kind in the world but also an internationally renowned institution. It offers 800 m of a covered circuit and attracts each year, 150.000 visitors. This museum is a must for all horse people and persons who love art and culture.
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Chantilly Cream
The original recipe was created by Francois Vatel in the 17th century. The basic Chantilly is made of whipped cream and sugar although there are slight variations in some countries. The most important thing to get the correct result is the ratio between the two ingredients. The ideal portions are 60 grams of sugar for every 200 millilitres of whipping cream. After whipping, add half a teaspoon of vanilla extract or vanilla bean to taste.
Chantilly and Senlis
Visit the world's most beautiful stables in Chantilly, as well as the Musee Vivant Du Cheval (The Living Horse Museum), the Chantilly Chateau and the famous Conde Museum.
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Private Tour
Duration: 5 or 8 hrs
Departure: On Request
Bilingual licensed guide and luxury car
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A Day in Chantilly
Spend the day in one of my favorite areas near Paris. Only 35 minutes drive. Either spend the afternoon in Chantilly or spend the whole day and stop off in Senlis a livel village and see the medieval church before the castle and lunch.
• Chantilly Château
Chantilly Château and its famous Condé Museum. France’s leading private picture collection and second-leading collection of classical paintings after the Louvre.
• The Grand Stables
Renowned as the finest in the world, the Grand Stables house the Living Museum of the Horse with over one thousandpaintings, sculptures and drawings by contemporary artists. Several daily educational visits are proposed. The horseshow programme is particularly rich.
• The Training Center
The largest racehorse training center in Europe. Over 2,500 thoroughbreds cover the 200 kms of tracks set in a 4,500-acre setting. Don’t miss those early morning sessions to catch the secrets of champions.
• The Racecourse
24 racemeetings scheduled including the famous Prix du Jockey Club et Prix de Diane Hermès, or the Daddy Trophy.
• The Royal Abbey of Chaâlis
The Royal Abbey of Chaâlis is situated in the heart of the forest of Ermenonville, in a 75-acre parkdesigned by the creator of the famous gardens of Tivoli in Italy. Founded between 1202 and 1204, it houses the Jacquemard André Museum, the orangery and a magnificent rose garden.
• The Abbey of Royaumont
Founded in 1228 by Saint Louis, Royaumont is the largest abbey in the Paris region and features concerts everyweek-end from June to September and temporary exhibitions in summer.
• The Abbey of Moncel
The abbey was founded in 1309 by Philippe le Bel and a significant part of its original buildings have remainedintact.
• The Renaissance Museum
The Museum was opened in 1977 in the superbly preserved environment of the Château of Ecouen, a gem of French Renaissance architecture built in the 16th century for the Constable Anne de Montmorency.
