Guided tour – What a story these animals have!

Take the whole family on an adventure inside the Château de Chantilly, which is teeming with amazing animals! Mischievous monkeys, mysterious dragons, and fantastical creatures are hiding in the scenery… Keep your eyes peeled to find them and listen to their wonderful stories. A fun-filled exploration full of surprises for young and old alike.

An Animal Hunt in the Castle

It all begins with a story : long ago, a prince kept rare treasures, precious stones, exotic plants, and animals in his cabinet of curiosities. But now the animals have escaped and are hiding all over the castle ! From room to room, you’ll need to keep your eyes peeled to track them down : the wolf and stag in the hunting scene, the lion, the monkeys, and the squirrel in the “Singeries,” the wild boar in an ancient mosaic, the elephant, the peacock on a Japanese vase… and even a dragon nestled among the gilded details of the ceiling.

An introduction to cultural heritage for very young children

Each animal you find reveals a different work of art : a painting, sculpture, mosaic, stained-glass window, or art object, and serves as an opportunity to observe, marvel, and distinguish reality from fantasy. Designed for the youngest visitors, the tour combines storytelling, guessing games, and discovery : a gentle and lively way to introduce little ones to cultural heritage.