Overview

Set within a large forest less than one hour north of Paris, Chantilly is known internationally for its prestigious equestrian events and living horse museum, as well as the impressive art collections of the Musée Condé, housed in the princely Château de Chantilly. The cultural, architectural and natural heritage of Chantilly, owned for centuries by the princes of Condé, has been wonderfully preserved. Six miles to the east is the ancient Gallo-Romain town of Senlis, a picturesque maze of cobblestoned streets and Gothic churches enclosed within third-century ramparts. Together, they offer visitors a unique perspective on French history in an exceptional forest setting.

PRONUNCIATION TIP:No one is going to put down Elvis for mispronouncing the town’s name in his famous song Chantilly Lace, but don’t you make the same mistake! Pretend there’s no “l” and pronounce it shawn-tee- ee (emphasis on the third syllable).

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