Chantilly chateau De

Chantilly chateau De is 40 km North of Paris by N16. Few gardens make such spectacular use of tranquil water as chantilly was designed in 1875. A castle was built on a rock in a marshy forest, with the lake, serving as a moat. A renaissance garden was made in 1550 and transformed into the present high baroque garden by Andre le Notre in 1663. Water aggrandised by design, remains the dramatic and all-pervasive element. The chateau is moated, there are fountains, cascades, a water parterre and basins. The River Nonette becomes a garden canal during it passage through the site. There are ponds in the Jardin Anglais, designed by victor Dubois c1817. Anne due de Montmorency was born here in 1493, it was the Grand Conde who commissioned le Notre, General Joffre, hating the sight of blood, had his headquaters here during the first world war like clockwork, Joffre would launch at noon, walk in chantilly’s woods, issue orders, perhaps for a general advance on the western front, dine at 7 pm and retire to bed leaving instructions not to be disturbed on any account.
Contact Address
Chantilly, Chateau de,
Chantilly, picaanlie,
France
Opening Dates and times
In winter : Daily : 10.30-17.00 pm
Admission :
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