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Chantilly (France)

Description: A residential town and tourist centre in the Picardy region of northern France.

Newest Review: ... in France. The architecture is simply outstanding and even though I pass it practically every day it never loses it's ability to astound. the Cahteau also has some pretty impressive gardens but these are currently in the process of being redesigned and parts of them are shut off from the general public. Cost of entry is 10 euros for adults and it is free for anyone under 18. It is worth a ... more

... visit though young children will definitely be more impressed with the grounds that the castle itself. Secondly, we have the famous Chantilly racecourse. The racecourse has a great setting just across the road from the Chateau and, particularly during ...more

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Chantilly (France): Capitale Du Cheval (872 words)
by - written on 08/08/09 (Very useful, 70 readings)
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Chantilly is a town in the Oise departement of France. It is a fairly small town with around 11,000 inhabitants. It is a beautiful town that, although not very big, has lots of centres interest. It is known as the home of horse racing in France and is, rather fittingly, twinned with the British town of Epsom.. I would recommend it for either a weekend break or a day excursion during a trip to France. ~Where is it?~ Chantilly is just 38.4km north of Paris and is served by RER line D. The fast train into Gare Du Nord takes just 20 minutes and costs a reasonable 5 euros 50 (though prices might have gone up a little.) The nearest airport is Charles De Gaulle ... Read the complete review