Does the Paris Museum Pass Include the Château de Chantilly?

Yes — the Château de Chantilly and its Musée Condé are included in the Paris Museum Pass. Voted France’s Favourite Monument for 2025, Chantilly holds one of the country’s finest old-master painting collections — second only to the Louvre — in a fairy-tale château north of Paris. The pass covers entry (around €17); the train is separate. Here’s how to visit.

What the pass covers

Your pass includes entry to the Château de Chantilly, home to the Musée Condé, saving the roughly €17 admission. You’ll explore the lavish château apartments and the Condé picture galleries, with their extraordinary collection of paintings, drawings and illuminated manuscripts bequeathed to the Institut de France.

One of France’s finest art collections

The Musée Condé’s collection of old-master paintings is among the most important in France, rich in Italian and French works, with masterpieces and priceless manuscripts including the famous Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. For art lovers, it’s a remarkable haul — and a major reason Chantilly is so beloved.

More than a château

Chantilly’s appeal goes beyond the art. The estate includes vast formal gardens designed by Le Nôtre, a turquoise moat, and the Grand Stables (Grandes Écuries) with a living horse museum — one of the most magnificent stable complexes ever built. It’s a full day out, blending art, architecture, gardens and equestrian spectacle.

The pass covers entry, not transport

As with the other out-of-town châteaux, the pass pays for admission but not the journey. You’ll buy an SNCF or RER train ticket separately. Factor that into your budget, but the saving on entry — especially paired with Paris museums on other days — keeps the pass excellent value for a Chantilly day.

Getting there

Chantilly is around 40 km north of Paris, reached by SNCF or RER D train from Gare du Nord to Chantilly-Gouvieux (roughly 25–45 minutes), then a 25-minute walk through the town or a short local bus to the estate. Allow most of a day to enjoy the château, galleries and grounds.

When to go

Chantilly is typically closed on Tuesdays and for a few weeks in early January, with hours varying by season, so check before you travel. Mornings are quietest, and a fine day shows the gardens and moat at their best. Give yourself around three hours for the château and an hour or more for the grounds.

Which pass length suits a Chantilly trip

Because the day trip uses most of a day, a 4 or 6-day pass works best, leaving room for Paris museums on other days. The 6-day pass is ideal if you want Chantilly plus Versailles or Fontainebleau, all without worrying about which days your pass covers.

Tips for your visit

• Take the train from Gare du Nord to Chantilly-Gouvieux.
• Allow most of a day for the château, galleries and grounds.
• Avoid Tuesdays and early-January closures.
• Don’t miss the Great Stables and the gardens.
• Pair it with a longer pass for flexibility.

Why Chantilly is a favourite

There’s a reason Chantilly was voted France’s Favourite Monument for 2025: few estates pack in so much. You get a romantic moated château, an art collection rivalling the great museums, gardens by the master Le Nôtre, the spectacular Great Stables, and even the home of Chantilly cream. It rewards a full, unhurried day — and with the pass covering entry, it’s one of the most generous day trips on offer.

Buy your Paris Museum Pass for Chantilly

To explore Chantilly’s art, château and gardens without a separate ticket, buy your Paris Museum Pass online in advance — then book your train separately. Secure your pass and add France’s Favourite Monument to your trip.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Château de Chantilly included in the pass?

Yes — the château and its Musée Condé are covered.

What will I see?

One of France’s finest old-master collections, lavish apartments, gardens and the Great Stables.

Does the pass cover the train?

No — you buy an SNCF or RER ticket separately.

How do I get there?

By train from Gare du Nord to Chantilly-Gouvieux, then a walk or bus.

When is it closed?

Tuesdays and a few weeks in early January — check ahead.

How long should I spend?

Most of a day, including travel.