Visit of the Domaine de Chantilly garden

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Famous for its architecture and its history, Chantilly can also boast of being the favorite creation of Le Nôtre, the most famous gardener in the history of France to whom he notably owed the development of the park of the Palace of Versailles as well than that of Vaux-le-Vicomte. What characteristics have enabled these gardens to attract the interest of their creator? We can cite the vastness of the 115 hectare park at the heart of which the Château de Chantilly is part, as well as the 25 hectares of bodies of water which provided Le Nôtre with the material to create its mirrors and water games. . Upstream of these developments, Le Nôtre will have channeled the river "La Nonette" to create its "Grand Canal" and drawn the main prospects for the area. Before starting the visit of this Mecca of French gardens, remember that the area is also renowned for the whipped cream which would have been invented, for its cultural program made of fireworks and outdoor operas as well as for its equestrian school and its hippodrome.

Visit of the Domaine de Chantilly garden

CRT Picardie - M. Chretinat What is this amazing boat that seems to be going up in the water? It is the temple of Venus, an architectural "madness" erected at the beginning of the 19th century in the heart of the English Garden. This atypical space is composed of a temple which hosts in its center a statue representing the goddess of Love and Beauty. The swans that inhabit this part of the park love to swim around the temple.

Visit of the Domaine de Chantilly garden

CRT Picardie - V. Delaitre Welcome to the Hamlet made up of a set of five rustic-looking cottages. Once through the door, the impression changes completely because of a luxurious or surprising interior. In their time, these small houses seduced Queen Marie-Antoinette who drew inspiration from them for her Hameau du Trianon.

Visit of the Domaine de Chantilly garden

CRT Picardie - V. Delaitre View of the Le Nôtre flowerbed, adorned with fountains and water games of which the famous gardener was particularly fond.

Visit of the Domaine de Chantilly garden

CRT Picardie - V. Delaitre The fascinating power of water jets should not obscure the richness of statutory art, also widely developed in Chantilly.

Visit of the Domaine de Chantilly garden

CRT Picardie - V. Delaitre At the back of the park is the "Maison de Sylvie", a house whose interior is richly decorated with paintings and hangings on the theme of hunting.

Visit of the Domaine de Chantilly garden

CRT Picardie - V. Delaitre Here is an overview of the large Le Nôtre flowerbed which constitutes the largest body of water of all the French gardens. This flowerbed is punctuated by mirrors of water in which the sky is reflected and white statues bearing the image of illustrious characters.

Visit of the Domaine de Chantilly garden

CRT Picardie - V. Delaitre View of the Great Stables which house the Living Horse Museum. The building is distinguished by a majestic dome 28 m high and by a facade 186 m long. Created at the end of the 18th century, the Grandes Ecuries now houses the Living Horse Museum, a training center also renowned for its equestrian shows.

Visit of the Domaine de Chantilly garden

CRT Picardie - V. Delaitre Le Château Neuf seen from the garden. We can emphasize the play of forms created by the mixture of the lines of the alleys and the rounding of the water features.