A seminar in Chantilly

Updated on 10-01-2025 | Venue guides and suggestions

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Located only 38km from Paris, in the Oise department, in the Hauts de France region, Chantilly is a city known for its splendid castle, its horses, its forest and its cream…

Also internationally recognized for its equestrian activities, the city hosts the Prix du Jockey as well as the Prix de Diane each year, the two unmissable events here. It is also, above all, a favorite place for walks with its vast forest of 6344 hectares… just that! Without forgetting the Château de Chantilly, a visit to which is essential!

You will have understood, Chantilly is an ideal setting for a green or cultural seminar, or both! Will you dare to come and discover the city through the best activities that we have selected for you here…?

His story

Chantilly is a town with a rich historical past due to the great families who succeeded one another there: Momenrency, Condé and Aumale.

Its history is primarily linked to its castle and stables, which makes it above all a horse-racing town with remarkable architecture.

Nowadays, the town has lost none of its splendor and attracts thousands of tourists every year thanks to numerous events. So, if you decide to go there, you can enjoy beautiful landscapes, visit the castle and its magnificent gardens and stables, stroll through the state forest and attend numerous horse races at one of the most beautiful racecourses in France.

Its access

Chantilly is 45 minutes from Paris by car. CDG airport is 25 minutes away and Beauvais 45 minutes away.

But the easiest way is by train from Paris with a direct and very regular line for a journey of around twenty minutes.

To cultivate yourself…

It is a town full of unmissable activities that you can enjoy during your seminar. Whether you decide on a cultural or sporting activity, there is something for everyone…

Chantilly is known for its art and history, and guided tours are organized throughout the year to discover the town's heritage.

Discover Chantilly, introduce yourself to new cultural tourism, even during a seminar…


Here is a list of the best places to discover:

- The Château de Chantilly and its history, with its superb park

- The Grandes Écuries with equestrian shows, summer and winter. They are the largest in Europe.

- The Potager des Princes, which is a 3-hectare estate with a green charm in the middle of the town of Chantilly.

- The Chantilly racecourse where the town's flagship events take place, such as the Prix de Diane and the Prix du Jockey Club!

To get active…

If you want a more sporting activity, to make your group spend energy and have a good time, we offer activities to get you moving!


An introduction to polo is an idea for an activity, it could be for you the discovery of this sport within one of the largest Polo clubs in France.

If you are a small group, a horse-drawn carriage ride may be the best moment of the stay! You can discover the forest and the training tracks for racehorses by horse-drawn carriage.

The Chantilly forest for a treasure hunt for example!

For a less sporty, but still active activity, the town offers a Segway ride. In Chantilly everything is possible! You can enjoy this ride through the town and the Chantilly estate. It is an activity that can bring all members of the company closer together, it is a friendly and fun moment!

Where to stay... (= AM location suggestions)

- Auberge du jeu de paume: 92 rooms, some with views of the chateau park

- Château de Montvillargene: 120 rooms. Swimming pool and fitness room. Bar and restaurant.

- Château de la Tour: 41 rooms in an old castle from the early 20th century in the middle of a park, tennis and outdoor pool.