If you are tired of the Louvre, although can one ever really be tired of it, and would like to enjoy an exceptional art collection thoughtfully and at a relaxed pace, away from the restless crowds, welcome to Chantilly.
Chantilly is magnificent in its own right: one of France’s most splendid châteaux, with a history dating back to the 16th century. But the true jewel in this setting is the Musée Condé, which houses one of the country’s most outstanding private collections.
Inside the majestic château is an extraordinary collection of Old Master paintings, drawings, decorative arts, and medieval manuscripts, including the legendary Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. Here you will find masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, including works by Raphael and Botticelli, Filippino Lippi and Paolo Veronese; French masters from Poussin to Delacroix; Flemish painting; tapestries, furniture, and decorative arts. Most importantly, all these treasures are displayed exactly as the man who carefully collected them wished: Henri d’Orléans, Duke of Aumale.
The fifth son of the last King of France, Louis-Philippe, he was a scholar, a passionate art lover, and a thinker deeply concerned with France’s cultural heritage. After an outstanding military career in Algeria, he was exiled from France following the Revolution of 1848. During his exile in England, he devoted himself to scholarship, writing, and collecting. This sorrowful period far from his homeland laid the foundations for a future cultural triumph for France.
When the Duke was finally allowed to return to France in 1871, he poured his energy and resources into restoring the Château de Chantilly, which he had inherited and much of which had been destroyed during the French Revolution. His vision went far beyond restoring a residence: he wanted to create a permanent home for his collection, one that would be accessible to future generations.
It is the Duke’s will that makes Chantilly truly unique. He clearly stated that the collection must remain displayed exactly as he left it: no moving of paintings, no rearranging of furniture, and certainly no selling of works. This is how Chantilly became a true time capsule: a direct portal into the aesthetic taste and intellectual aspirations of a 19th-century aristocrat of royal blood.
Chantilly is magnificent in its own right: one of France’s most splendid châteaux, with a history dating back to the 16th century. But the true jewel in this setting is the Musée Condé, which houses one of the country’s most outstanding private collections.
Inside the majestic château is an extraordinary collection of Old Master paintings, drawings, decorative arts, and medieval manuscripts, including the legendary Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. Here you will find masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, including works by Raphael and Botticelli, Filippino Lippi and Paolo Veronese; French masters from Poussin to Delacroix; Flemish painting; tapestries, furniture, and decorative arts. Most importantly, all these treasures are displayed exactly as the man who carefully collected them wished: Henri d’Orléans, Duke of Aumale.
The fifth son of the last King of France, Louis-Philippe, he was a scholar, a passionate art lover, and a thinker deeply concerned with France’s cultural heritage. After an outstanding military career in Algeria, he was exiled from France following the Revolution of 1848. During his exile in England, he devoted himself to scholarship, writing, and collecting. This sorrowful period far from his homeland laid the foundations for a future cultural triumph for France.
When the Duke was finally allowed to return to France in 1871, he poured his energy and resources into restoring the Château de Chantilly, which he had inherited and much of which had been destroyed during the French Revolution. His vision went far beyond restoring a residence: he wanted to create a permanent home for his collection, one that would be accessible to future generations.
It is the Duke’s will that makes Chantilly truly unique. He clearly stated that the collection must remain displayed exactly as he left it: no moving of paintings, no rearranging of furniture, and certainly no selling of works. This is how Chantilly became a true time capsule: a direct portal into the aesthetic taste and intellectual aspirations of a 19th-century aristocrat of royal blood.
Tour price for a group of up to 4 people:
€800 (More than 4 people: an additional €40 per person)
A car is included in the price.
Duration:
5-6 hours
Entrance tickets are purchased separately.
€800 (More than 4 people: an additional €40 per person)
A car is included in the price.
Duration:
5-6 hours
Entrance tickets are purchased separately.
France’s Hidden Treasure House
The Château de Chantilly
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