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Chantilly with a private chauffeur: a princely estate 50 km from Paris
Chantilly offers what Versailles sometimes lacks: quiet. A château rising from the water, a painting collection worthy of the great museums, stables built like a palace and a park where you meet more strollers than tour groups. About 50 km north of Paris, it makes an elegant, unhurried day out.
Via the A1 motorway, allow 50 minutes to an hour from central Paris. Your chauffeur drops you at the château entrance and stays with you throughout the visit, and can wait on the stables side if you prefer to spare your steps.
What to see
The château and the Condé Museum
The last owner, the Duke of Aumale, son of King Louis-Philippe, donated the estate and its collections to the Institut de France. Paintings still hang as he arranged them, including works by Raphael, Botticelli and Ingres, alongside the chapel, the Grand Apartments and the prince’s library.
The Great Stables
Built in the 18th century for the horses and hounds of the Princes of Condé, the Great Stables now house a museum dedicated to the horse, with equestrian demonstrations and shows on a schedule published by the estate.
The park
André Le Nôtre designed grand water perspectives here; further on, the Anglo-Chinese garden and the hamlet offer a rustic setting, a lovely place to taste Chantilly cream.
Opening days
- The estate is closed on Tuesdays.
- The château and Condé Museum open 10 am to 6 pm (last entry 5 pm), with shorter winter hours and an annual closure in January.
Please check the official website before setting your departure time with us.
June: the Prix de Diane
Every June the Chantilly racecourse, at the foot of the Great Stables, hosts the Prix de Diane, one of the most elegant race days of the season. 2027 dates will be announced by the organisers. With a chauffeur, there is no parking to find and you leave whenever you wish.
Delegations and major events. We also handle major events: up to 300 chauffeur-driven vehicles coordinated for a single event (delegations, trade fairs, conferences, evening receptions), with one point of contact orchestrating every arrival with discretion.
Included as standard
- Meet and greet: your chauffeur waits with a name sign, always included.
- Complimentary waiting time: 15 minutes for a transfer, 30 minutes at a railway station, 1 hour at the airport.
- Tolls and parking included in the quoted price.
- Luggage assistance and child seats on request.
- Free cancellation up to 3 hours before pick-up.
- Payment by card or PayPal.
Day trip price
Mercedes E-Class sedanfrom€350
Mercedes V-Class vanfrom€500
From €350 in an E-Class sedan, €500 in a V-Class van, for a 5-hour day from Paris. Extra hour: €70 (sedan) / €100 (van). Tolls and parking included.
Book your day with a chauffeur
For a day trip to the Chantilly estate, we offer an hourly chauffeur service: the car and its chauffeur stay with you from departure until you are back at your Paris address. This day trip starts from €350 in an E-Class sedan and €500 in a V-Class van for 5 hours; each extra hour is €70 (sedan) or €100 (van). The exact fixed price is confirmed before you book.
Planning more outings? See our Paris events calendar.
More day trips from Paris
- Versailles
- Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte
- Champagne: Reims and Épernay
- Loire Valley castles
- 24 Hours of Le Mans
Chantilly: your questions
How far is Chantilly from Paris?
About 50 km north of Paris, 50 minutes to an hour by car via the A1 motorway.
Which day is the Château de Chantilly closed?
The estate is closed on Tuesdays, with an annual closure in January.
How long should we allow?
Half a day for the château and Condé Museum; a full day with the Great Stables, an equestrian show and the park.
Can we attend the Prix de Diane with a chauffeur?
Yes. Your chauffeur drops you near the racecourse, waits during the meeting and drives you back to Paris when you wish.
Can we add Senlis to the day?
Yes, Senlis is about fifteen minutes from Chantilly and easy to include with an hourly service.
