What to do on a rainy Sunday?
Why...jump on a train, see a castle, wander through some gardens and take in a horse show...of course!
I went with two friends to Chantilly over the weekend. The city is known for, among many things, its marvelous château and surrounding estate, its grand stables and, my personal favorite, whipped cream! We took a 30-minute train heading north out of Paris and walked the 20 minutes to the estate in the mist. Our tickets for the spectacle de Noël were for the early afternoon, so we wandered around both outside and inside and grabbed a bite to eat before finding seats for the performance, Mystère à la Cité Interdite. It was interesting to see the different skills of the riders and horses as the show unfolded; however, we all agreed that it would have been nicer to have seen more of the horses. But, perhaps it simply wasn't possible to work them that rigorously...
Ah, well...still a lovely way to spend a few hours of a gray day with two friends. Some pictures of our adventure follow forthwith...
Though we didn't see any, the city is also known for its lace...
Guess I'll just have to return to see it someday...
But, please...
Hold the rain ♥
Why...jump on a train, see a castle, wander through some gardens and take in a horse show...of course!
I went with two friends to Chantilly over the weekend. The city is known for, among many things, its marvelous château and surrounding estate, its grand stables and, my personal favorite, whipped cream! We took a 30-minute train heading north out of Paris and walked the 20 minutes to the estate in the mist. Our tickets for the spectacle de Noël were for the early afternoon, so we wandered around both outside and inside and grabbed a bite to eat before finding seats for the performance, Mystère à la Cité Interdite. It was interesting to see the different skills of the riders and horses as the show unfolded; however, we all agreed that it would have been nicer to have seen more of the horses. But, perhaps it simply wasn't possible to work them that rigorously...
Ah, well...still a lovely way to spend a few hours of a gray day with two friends. Some pictures of our adventure follow forthwith...
Undeterred by the rain...
Charming sign for a bakery that sold, get this, a pain au chocolat aux amandes (an almond-covered chocolate croissant)...basically two of my favorite bakery items in one!
(Too bad it didn't last long enough to be photographed!)
Château de Chantilly
Rooster weather-vane...
Sweet digs, girls!
Camera tricks...
More of the same...
Carp?
Gorgeous swan
Hamlet in the midst of the estate...
Charming little wonderland...
A real thatched roof!
Inside the château...
Amazing chandeliers
The insignia for Henri d'Orléans
Crests...
Hot chocolate and coffee with chantilly (whipped cream)...
My turn!
Lunch was delicious!
Saying hello!
Tack...
'Grand' stables, indeed!
Merry-go-round
The 'stage'
Sweet lanterns...
Fancy horse stall...
Though we didn't see any, the city is also known for its lace...
Guess I'll just have to return to see it someday...
But, please...
Hold the rain ♥
2 comments:
Thanks for posting Cathy! I have never gone to Chantilly and now you have made me want to go :) Maybe together so you can check out the lace? Hope your season is Merry and the real reason is celebrated. Shine on.
Yes - hunting down some gorgeous lace would be so much fun :) Thank you for sending such kind thoughts my way!! Merry Christmas to all of you, too!!
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