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Chantilly: The Famous Château!
Located near the metropolitan area of Paris, Chantilly is a commune famous due to its picturesque and beautiful Château de Chantilly. In the past, this castle was the home of the princess of Condé, cousins of the kings of France. Today, the castle is one of the main tourism attractions in the outskirts of Paris and it is very popular for its horse racing track, the HorseMuseum (with deluxe stables built by the princes of Condé) and the Hippodrome de Chantilly. In addition, you will discover that the commune of Chantilly gave its name to the internationally known Chantilly cream. The reason behind this was that the chef of the princess popularized the tasty and sweet cream.When you visit the Château de Chantilly, you should also take a look at the famous CondéMuseum. Here you will see one of the most important private French collections of ancient paintings following the Louvre. Some important painters that are among the collection include Poussin, Nattier, Watteau, Delacroix, Fra Angelico and Raphael Carrache. Also, there you will see a unique park with a variety of historical gardens and a diversity of trees that you will love. Therefore, if you travel to France and visit Paris, a great idea is to take a day trip to Chantilly. You will certainly love this charming commune and its surroundings!
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