What is Chantilly like?

A very pleasant residential and market town surrounded by forest and attractive countryside. Population approx 13,000 many work training horses. Among the reasons for visiting Chantilly are:-

The French Derby, modelled on Epsom's since 1834
A fine Chateau housing many priceless works of art
The historic working Museum of the Horse

Chantilly is also twinned with some other towns

Watermaël Boitsfort in Belgium www.watermael-boitsfort.be

Überlingen in Germany www.ueberlingen.de

Himeji in Japan www.japan-guide.com/e/e3500.html