The Chantilly estate (Oise) brings together the château and its Condé Museum, a park with gardens and the Grandes Écuries (Great Stables). In late October 2026, the official website showed: château and Grandes Écuries 10 am to 6 pm, park 10 am to 8 pm, closed every Tuesday, and annual closure from 4 to 22 January. The 1-day full-price ticket costs €21; it is timed, and booking a time slot is compulsory. The estate is 25 minutes from Paris-Nord by TER regional train. Here is how to plan the visit.
Chantilly is an easy day trip from the capital: see our guide to visiting Paris and, for comparison with another royal estate, our page on the Palace of Versailles.
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Château de Chantilly: key facts
- Hours shown on 23 October 2026: château 10 am–6 pm; park 10 am–8 pm; Grandes Écuries 10 am–6 pm; closed on Tuesdays; annual closure from 4 to 22 January inclusive — checked on 23 October 2026 on chateaudechantilly.fr
- Standard price: timed 1-day ticket (château, park, Grandes Écuries, excluding the Cabinet des livres) €21; reduced rate ages 7–25 €17.50; free under 7 — checked on 23 October 2026 on chateaudechantilly.fr
- Booking: time slot compulsory for the 1-day ticket; only online booking guarantees entry on busy days
- Time needed: the château offers 2-hour and half-day routes; a full day for the whole estate
- Getting there: TER from Paris-Nord to Chantilly-Gouvieux in 25 minutes, then a free bus or shuttle
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Full price (over 25) | Reduced (ages 7–25) |
|---|---|---|
| Timed 1-day (château, park, Grandes Écuries) | €21 | €17.50 |
| 1-day + Cabinet des livres | €24 | €20.50 |
| 2 consecutive days | €26 | €21 |
| Park only | €9 | €7 |
| Cabinet des livres only | €3 | — |
| Family (2 adults + 2 or 3 children aged 7 to 17) | €55 | — |
Free admission notably for children under 7, visitors with disabilities and one companion (French mobility inclusion card), and holders of the Paris Museum Pass or the Pass Patrimoine. Discounts (teachers, job seekers, members of the French Equestrian Federation, etc.) apply on site, with proof. The TER + 1-day ticket pack costs €27 (€1 for an accompanied child under 12). The equestrian shows are sold separately or as a combined ticket; the château recommends booking them online because seats are limited. South of Paris, our guide to the Château de Fontainebleau presents another large estate to visit in a day. Further east in the Oise, our page on the Château de Pierrefonds: visit and prices covers the fortress restored by Viollet-le-Duc.
Opening hours and closures
- Weekly closure: Tuesday.
- Annual closure: 4 to 22 January inclusive.
- Hours recorded in late October: château and Grandes Écuries 10 am–6 pm, park 10 am–8 pm. They may change with the season: check the Hours/Calendar page, which also shows the day’s program.
Best time to visit
The château recommends booking online for peak-season weekends, public holidays and French school holidays. As the park closes at 8 pm in the configuration recorded, sunset may fall before or after closing depending on the month:
| Month (15th) | Sunset | Day length | Sunset before 6 pm? |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:19 pm | 8 h 40 | yes: finish with the park |
| February | 6:09 pm | 10 h 10 | no |
| March | 6:54 pm | 11 h 50 | no |
| April | 8:41 pm | 13 h 43 | no |
| May | 9:26 pm | 15 h 18 | no |
| June | 9:56 pm | 16 h 13 | no |
| July | 9:50 pm | 15 h 50 | no |
| August | 9:06 pm | 14 h 25 | no |
| September | 8:03 pm | 12 h 38 | no |
| October | 7:00 pm | 10 h 50 | no |
| November | 5:08 pm | 9 h 09 | yes: finish with the park |
| December | 4:51 pm | 8 h 14 | yes: finish with the park |
What to see at the Chantilly estate
The château and the Condé Museum
The Condé Museum displays the collections of the Duke of Aumale, including a painting gallery and works by Raphael shown on a guided tour. The private apartments of the Duke and Duchess of Aumale can be visited on a guided tour, for an extra charge. The Cabinet des livres (book room) requires a specific timed ticket.
The park and its three gardens
A French formal garden designed by Le Nôtre, an Anglo-Chinese garden and an English garden: the park can also be visited on its own, with a €9 ticket.
The Grandes Écuries
They host equestrian events and shows according to the program: in 2026, « Kalendae » from 17 September to 1 November, then the Christmas show « Le Noël oublié » (The Forgotten Christmas) from 28 November to 3 January 2027.
Suggested route
- 2 hours: château and painting gallery, then a walk around the French formal garden.
- A full day: château in the morning, lunch, Grandes Écuries and a show, then the park before it closes.
- Rainy day: the château offers a dedicated route; favor the museum and the Grandes Écuries.
Getting to Chantilly
- Train: TER from Paris-Gare du Nord to Chantilly-Gouvieux in 25 minutes, or RER D in 45 minutes. Note: the Navigo pass is not valid as far as Chantilly.
- From the station: free bus and shuttle from platform A1 of the bus station, right next to the SNCF station; tourist shuttle on weekends and public holidays.
- Car: A1 motorway exit « Chantilly » or « Senlis », or the A3; car park P1 near the château (€5).
- Bicycle: a cyclists’ area with lockers and charging; Chantilly is close to the Avenue Verte London–Paris.
Common mistakes
- Coming on a Tuesday: the estate is closed.
- Arriving without a slot on a peak-season weekend: only online booking guarantees entry.
- Counting on the Navigo pass: it does not cover the trip to Chantilly.
- Forgetting that the Cabinet des livres is not included in the basic 1-day ticket.
What to see nearby
For another family day north of Paris, see our page on Parc Astérix. For more châteaux, our guide to the Loire Valley.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of the Château de Chantilly?
On 23 October 2026, the official website showed: château and Grandes Écuries 10 am to 6 pm, park 10 am to 8 pm, closed on Tuesdays and annual closure from 4 to 22 January.
How much does it cost to visit the Château de Chantilly?
The timed 1-day ticket (château, park and Grandes Écuries) costs €21 full price and €17.50 for ages 7 to 25; free under 7. The park alone costs €9.
Do you need to book the Château de Chantilly?
Yes: the 1-day ticket is timed and booking a time slot is compulsory. Only online booking guarantees entry on busy days.
How do you get to Chantilly by train?
By TER from Paris-Gare du Nord to Chantilly-Gouvieux (25 minutes) or by RER D (45 minutes), then a free bus or shuttle.
Is the Château de Chantilly open on Tuesdays?
No, the estate closes every Tuesday.
Our sources
- Château de Chantilly (chateaudechantilly.fr): hours/calendar, tickets and prices, access, routes, consulted on 23 October 2026
- Astronomical calculations: NOAA solar algorithm, IANA Europe/Paris time zone, applied by Destination de Voyage to the approximate coordinates of the château (15th of each month, year 2027)
- Our methodology
Updated October 2026. Prices and hours may change: check the official website before you go.