Garden Days at Chantilly (Journées des Plantes) 17 – 19 May 2024
At the Chateau de Chantilly (60 Oise, Hauts de France) there is an unmissable event dedicated to plants, biodiversity and garden trends, the Chantilly Flower Show brings together more than 200 of the most prestigious nurseries and exhibitors in Europe.
The Château de Chantilly is an historic French château located in the town of Chantilly, Oise, about 50 km/32 miles north of Paris.
THE CHANTILLY FLOWER SHOW IS:
•The largest event exhibiting and selling plants held in one single venue
• A leading event, with an international reputation, bringing together garden enthusiasts, aesthetes and visitors who want to learn more.
• The excellence of European nurseries, with more than 200 exhibitors selected
• Practical workshops, advice, conferences, launches of new varieties…
• An international Jury of Merits that distinguishes the most beautiful plants: the equivalent of the Cannes film festival in the plant world
• 3 days to purchase, share, discover, visit, learn about and celebrate plants!
for more info see www.domainedechantilly.com
The Chateau de Chantilly
The Condé Museum in the Chateau is the second largest collection of antique paintings in France after the Louvre. The formal gardens have complex water features and colourful flowerbeds designed by the famous garden designer Le Nôtre. And the magnificent Great Stables are the largest in Europe, hosting the best equestrian museum in France with live equestrian shows.
Chantilly Cream
The traditional mouth-watering French crème Chantilly is a classic on every honourable dessert platter all over the world! This delicate whipped cream originates from the town of Chantilly in Picardy, in the late 17th century. (www.regions-of-france.com)
Chantilly Lace
The Big Bopper’s song is named after Chantilly lace fabric, which is a type of bobbin lace traditionally created out of black threads and featuring floral or botanical patterns on a point d’esprit or net background. Its name originates from the city of Chantilly in France where such lace concept was firstly designed. (tissura.com)
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stay at the Hotel du Parc in Chantilly close to the Chateau
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