Conflans-Ste-Honorine to Royaumont and Chantilly: Day trip

Explore the peaceful ruins of Royaumont Abbey, founded by Saint Louis in 1228. Walk through the hauntingly beautiful remains of the Gothic church, then visit the perfectly preserved refectory with its soaring ribbed vaults where monks once dined in silence. Stroll through the reconstructed cloister gardens and discover the abbey's role as a royal necropolis. The site now hosts concerts and cultural events—check if there's a performance during your visit. Take time to walk the landscaped park and reflect by the ponds that once powered the abbey's mills. Visitors should verify the opening hours before visiting, as the hours are somewhat shorter in the winter months, and preview tickets online: https://www.royaumont.com/en/prepare-you-visit/visiting-the-abbey/

Enter Chateau de Chantilly to discover the Musée Condé, housing France's second-largest collection of ancient paintings after the Louvre. Marvel at works by Raphael, Botticelli, and Delacroix in the opulent Grand Apartments. Don't miss the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, one of the world's most beautiful illuminated manuscripts. Stroll through André Le Nôtre's magnificent French gardens and take a boat ride on the Grand Canal. Visit the Great Stables to see the Museum of the Horse and, if timing allows, catch one of the spectacular equestrian shows. End your visit at Marie-Antoinette's charming Hameau village, where you can sample the famous Chantilly cream invented at the chateau. Browse ticket prices and opening hours online before visiting: https://chateaudechantilly.fr/en/tickets-prices/