Front gate of Château de Chantilly, France

Alona Azaria

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France Front gate of Château de Chantilly

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Château de Chantilly is one of the finest jewels in the crown of France's cultural heritage. It is the work of a man with an extraordinary destiny: Henri d’Orléans, Duke of Aumale, son of the last King of France, Louis-Philippe. This prince, who is considered to be the greatest collector of his time, made Chantilly the showcase for his countless masterpieces and precious manuscripts.

The Château survived down through the centuries and remains as it was when the Duke of Aumale bequeathed it to the Institut de France in 1886, making it the perfect place to take a journey back in time to the heart of a princely residence.

Photography Tips

In the winter months the mornings are foggy - this is the right time to visit the chateau and take photographs around the lake and inside the gardens

Travel Information

By car but otherwise there is a train from Gare du Nord in Paris that leaves quite frequently to Chantilly. From there just take a short ride with a taxi. You can visit any time of year but if you want to enjoy the green gardens you may want to visit in spring, summer or autumn. The the photo during winter foggy mornings

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Sunrise in winter

Sunrise & Sunset 08:40 - 16:56 | current local time: 05:46

Photo Themes chateau Gates Lanterns Misty morning

Locations Chantilly Oise

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