Great Stables - Château de Chantilly

The largest Princely stables of Europe

An architectural masterpiece of the 18th century, the Great Stables were built by the architect Jean Aubert for Louis-Henri de Bourbon, 7th prince of Condé. This veritable palace for horses, built from 1719 to 1735, recently celebrated its three hundredth birthday! The Great Stables are home to the Living Museum of the Horse, which presents the relationship between humans and horses since the beginning of civilisation. A veritable show stables, where passion for horses mingles with equestrian arts, this building is home to an Equestrian troop that stages original creations all year round, much to the delight of young and old alike.

The Living Museum of the Horse

The Living Museum of the Horse was inaugurated in June 2013 in the 15 rooms of the Cour des Remises in the Great Stables. As a museum of both art and ethnology, its aim is to allow visitors to discover the importance of the relationship between humans and horses since the beginning of civilisation.

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Equestrian Shows

Beneath the grand dome of the Great Stables, these equestrian performances, created by the Equestrian Troop of the Château de Chantilly, tell a story, celebrate the bond between rider and horse, and immerse the audience in a rich artistic universe. In a space that is both intimate and grand, the horses move in harmony with music, theatre, and light, brought to life by refined staging and sumptuous costumes.

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The year is 1900. The Paris Exposition and the second Summer Olympic Games have brought the world to the streets of the French capital, which echo with the hooves of more than 80,000 horses! As you set out to explore Paris in the exhilarating company of Madame, an eccentric artist, you discover a city crowded with carriages, trams, side-saddle riders, and inexperienced coachmen.

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Equestrian Demonstrations

During this 30-minute narrated presentation, a rider explains the basics of horse riding and reveals some of the secrets of horse training from the simplest tricks to the most advanced.

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The Equestrian Troop

A true institution renowned for the quality and precision of its riding, the Equestrian Company is driven by the passion of a dedicated team proud to wear the red and black uniform. It stands out for its pursuit of excellence, attention to detail, and the originality of its creations.