Château de Chantilly
Chantilly, France
The Château de Chantilly is a French Renaissance and eclectic style château designed by Jean Bullant and Honoré Daumet, with origins dating to 1386 and the current building opening in 1882. It is a classified historical monument and part of the domain of Chantilly, which currently houses the Condé Museum. This site is the 65th most looked-up sight in France on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach 23 °C and lows are 14 °C. In contrast, the coldest months are January and February, with daily highs between 6 °C and 8 °C and lows of 1 °C. Regarding rainfall, October and December are the wettest months, seeing about 70 mm and 69 mm of rain. April is the driest month, with 50 mm of rain.
The château is located 39 km from Paris, and the nearest airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport, which is 21 km away. Visitors can combine their trip with a visit to the Basilica of Saint-Denis, located 30 km from the site. Other nearby locations include Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre Cemetery, Parc Monceau, and Palais Garnier, all of which are situated between 35 km and 38 km from the château.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 58 | 46 | 55 | 50 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 70 | 55 | 69 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
