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Le domaine de Chantilly face à la guerre (1914 – 1919)
Daily life at the Chateau de Chantilly during World War One is the focus of this exhibition. Previously unseen photos and documents from the archives are going to be on display for the first time revealing what it was like at Chantilly during this period, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.
Find out more »Primitifs de la photographie
A presentation of photographs from the Duke d’Aumale’s remarkable collection dating from the second half of the nineteenth century. Among some of the subjects featured in the photographs are views of the Alps by the Braun brothers, news photos by Robert Howlett, and the beginnings of amateur and industrial photography. This exhibition is supported by Friends of the Domaine de Chantilly.
Find out more »Le Grand Siècle des Ecrivains
This exhibition is highlighting the masters of “classical” style who can be seen in the statues and portraits that adorn the Domaine de Chantilly and showcasing how some texts have become pillars of French literature while others have sunk into oblivion. It also commemorates the 350th anniversary of the first performance of Molière’s Tartuffe at Chantilly. Beautiful 17th century editions are going to be on display in the Reading Room of the Library.
Find out more »Le Songe d’une nuit d’hiver
A loosely inspired adaptation of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream, an enchanting show for the entire family to enjoy.
Find out more »Eugène Lami, peintre et décorateur de la famille d’Orléans
The Domaine de Chantilly is hosting the first exhibition ever dedicated to Eugène Lami (1800-1890), one of the significant artists and interior decorators of the July Monarchy period. Lami originally worked for Louis-Philippe, the Duke d'Aumale's father, as decorator and portraitist and was a talented watercolorist. This exhibition is supported by Friends of the Domaine de Chantilly and Mr. and Mrs. Ludovic de Montille.
Find out more »Les Grandes Ecuries de Chantilly, 1719-2019
To celebrate the tricentennial of the Great Stables of Chantilly, an exhibition in the Library's Reading Room is exploring the history of the largest princely stables in Europe, focusing on its stunning decor and its uses throughout the centuries.
Find out more »Reopening of the private apartments of the Duke and the Duchess d’Aumale
After a two year restoration, the private apartments of the Duke and Duchess d'Aumale will reopen to the public on February 23, 2019. These rooms were designed between 1845 and 1847 by Eugène Lami, a skilled painter and decorator originally hired by King Louis-Philippe. The galleries at Chantilly are the only décor of the July Monarchy (1830-1848) that are entirely preserved in France. (The apartments are accessible through guided tours only). This restoration effort is supported by Friends of the…
Find out more »Nature
The Great Stables’ equestrian team’s newest show tells the story of the timeless connection between Man and Nature in twelve scenes, a new take on the Four Seasons.
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La Joconde nue
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo Da Vinci's death, one of the most enigmatic drawings acquired by the Duke d'Aumale, The Nude Mona Lisa, is going to be the centerpiece of an unprecedented exhibition. The show will attempt to decode the secrets behind this mysterious drawings. Did Leonardo have a hand in its creation? Other Renaissance masterpieces on loan from other prestigious institutions will help to understand the portraiture of this seated female nude figure.
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