Soon Christmas, stars in the eyes of children, presents under the tree and (gargantuan) family meals!
To keep you waiting until that day, Chantilly-Senlis Tourist Office discover the festivities and events that will bring the Christmas spirit to life in the destination!
Are you a film buff? Do you know everything there is to know about films? You'll love our 2024 Advent Calendar on our Facebook page!
The aim of the game ? Find out the name of the film shot in Chantilly-Senlis using the extracts shown!
And again this year, Chantilly-Senlis Tourist Office and its partners play Father Christmas !
From 1 to 24 December, every day = a present!
If you give the right answer and subscribe to our respective pages, you could win one of the following these great prizes :
Stays in châteaux-hotels, in a tree house, lunches, brunches, tickets to Parc Astérix, the Mer de Sable, the Château de Chantilly, helicopter flights...
The winners will be decided by a draw each day! Get ready on 1 December!
AT THE DOMAINE DE CHAALIS
Drom 21 December to 5 January every day during the holidays from 10am to 6pm: Christmas in Chaalis in 1900
Step back in time at Nélie Jacquemart-André's! The owner invites you to spend Christmas at her Chaalis estate!
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Christmas party in 1900! You'll discover the customs and habits of the grand houses of the Belle Époque. A marvellous immersion in chateau life awaits you! But that's not all! Your visit will end with fireworksevery day at 6pm!
- Continuous treasure huntfrom 10am to 5pm (last admission at 4pm)
- Fireworks display at 6pm
Closed on 25 December and 1 January.
Ideal for families.
AT THE CHATEAU DE CHANTILLY
From 30 November to 5 January (except Tuesdays) : An enchanting Christmas at the Château de Chantilly
The Château de Chantilly offers you an exceptional event for the end of the year.
A magical and enchanting moment to experience with family and friends:
- CHRISTMAS CAROLS After the château closes, in the enchanting atmosphere of the festive season, three storytellers await visitors in different rooms to share Christmas stories for young and old alike. It's a unique evening to stroll at your own pace, hand in your letter to Father Christmas in the Galerie des Cerfs and rediscover this heritage gem in a festive atmosphere.
23 December: The castle will be open from 5.30pm to 9pm, with the first story starting at 5.45pm and the last at 8.15pm.
- WHIPPED CREAM WORKSHOPS The Confrérie des Chevaliers fouetteurs de crème Chantilly will teach participants how to whip up real Chantilly cream by hand. It's the perfect way to enhance your end-of-year desserts (Chantilly cream with chestnut cream, salted butter caramel, etc.).
23, 28, 29 and 30 December and 3, 4 and 5 January at 2pm.
- THE GOURMET CORNER For those with a sweet tooth, there will be a catering area serving savoury snacks, delicious crêpes, hot chocolate and many other delicacies!
- EXCEPTIONAL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
- MEET SANTA CLAUS To meet Santa Claus, go to 23 and 25 December 2024 from 2pm to 5pm.
From 30 November to 5 January: Christmas horse show "The Old Angel and the Child" at the Grandes Écuries de Chantilly
In the kingdom of the future, the children who are due to be born are impatient, dreaming of descending to Earth and discovering the great adventure of Life. Alone in her corner, Pïa is afraid...
During a celestial meeting, the old angel Giuseppe is reprimanded: his last mission was another failure! The Angel of Destiny offers him one last chance: he must set aside his grumpiness to become the Angel-Passenger and accompany the children on Earth. If he fails again, he'll be banished.
This mission is much more complicated than it seems: the old angel must watch over Pïa, the only soul who stubbornly refuses to leave heaven and return to Earth.
Sessions at 2.30 pm : December : 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 - January : 2, 3, 4 and 5
Sessions at 4.30 pm : December : 23, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 - January 2, 3 and 4.
IN THE TOWN OF CHANTILLY
From 27 November to 5 January: The town of Chantilly presents Christmas
Big tree, lights, lantern walk, Christmas market, strolling, carousel, show, music, creative workshops, storytelling... you name it!
Some highlights:
Saturday 14 to Tuesday 24 December:
– "Christmas madness! Christmas Escape Game in the city centre.
From Friday 20 December to Sunday 5 January:
- Every day from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 7pm Come and skate on the Place Omer Vallon!
IN THE TOWN OF GOUVIEUX
The "La Petite Chenille" merry-go-round will be present from Friday 13 December to Wednesday 25 December.
The Living Farm will also be open from Friday 13 December to 25 December from 10am to 8pm.
IN THE TOWN OF SENLIS
From 4 to 24 December: Playmobil Christmas Village at the Villevert shopping centre in Senlis
The Villevert shopping centre is hosting a Playmobil Christmas village on Wednesdays and Saturdays as well as Tuesday 24 Decemberfrom 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5.30pm. There will be workshops for children and giant Playmobil stages. Free admission.
From 14 December 2024 to 5 January: Christmas merry-go-round on the Place Henri IV in Senlis
Here we go again! The merry-go-round is back on the Place Henri IV.
Open every day from 3pm to 7pm. Free admission.
Closed at 6pm on Tuesday 24 and 31 December, and at 5pm on Sunday 5 January. Closed on 25 December and 1 January.
- From 21 December 2024 to 5 January: Christmas at the Senlis Museum of Art and Archaeology – "Santa's Quest
For the festive season (except 25 December and 1 January), the Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Senlis is offering a game booklet entitled "Santa's Quest", with new challenges to take up.
The cries of joy are resounding: it's time for the Christmas holidays, and children's favourites have finally arrived! But Father Christmas is in a bit of a bind: he's lost a secret magic object that he uses to distribute presents! It seems that this priceless treasure has ended up in the town's Museum of Art and Archaeology...
Set off in search of him to save Christmas!
From 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm. 7 full price, €4 concessions, free for under-25s.
AT THE PRINCES’ GARDEN
From 21 December to 4 January: Christmas in the Kitchen Garden
Life-size Hunt and Seek (self-guided tour) from 3pm to 5pm
This Christmas, the tree spirits have woken up. Worried, they can no longer see the Star of the Shepherd shining in the sky.
Can you help them find her?
To do this, you'll have to wander the paths of the park, searching for the spirits hidden in the trees. Each one will give you a precious clue to help you find the Shepherd's Star. So off you go, young adventurer, and may the magic of Christmas be with you on your journey!
New puppet shows
From 21 to 23 December at 3pm and 4pm Les Lutins se rebellent (Christmas show),
From 26 to 30 December at 3pm and 4pm The Treasure of Tortuga,
From 2 to 4 January at 3pm and 4pm The Mysterious Plant.
Mandatory reservation.
Closed on 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January.
Single ticket price: €10 (free for children under 2)
Recommended age: 4 to 10 years.
AT THE MANSE PAVILION
From 27 December to 3 January: Christmas at the Pavillon de Manse
Vguided discovery tour with "Santa's Socks" animation l27, 28, 29 December and 2 and 3 January from 4.15pm to 5.30pm
The visit: Come and discover the machine that supplied water to the fountains in the Château gardens in the 17th century. Marvel at the 19th-century machines in motion, before descending into the mechanised laundry where the Château's linen was washed.
Animation : Disaster! Marie the laundress has lost Santa's favourite socks! Help her find them as Christmas Eve approaches....Ages 3 and up.
Price: €10 per adult / €6 per child aged 3 to 15.
Les lutins malicieux" treasure hunt
28, 29 December and 2 January from 2.30pm to 3.45pm.
Some mischievous elves have hidden Santa's snack! Come and take up their challenge and pass the tests as a family to help Santa. Will you outsmart the elves?
Duration: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes. 6 per person, from age 6.
- A family introduction to light painting
Saturday 28 December at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm, Sunday 29 December at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm, Friday 3 January at 2pm and 3pm.
Discover the magic of light painting this Christmas! Play with light and give free rein to your creativity as you draw in the dark. It's a fun, artistic activity that will brighten up your festive celebrations and reveal your hidden talents.
Duration: 1 hour. Price: €5 per person, from age 5.
- Science Workshops
The Pavillon de Manse offers science workshops during the holidays, without parents, to introduce children to science.
Ages 7 to 12 :
- Kapla workshop on 27 December and 3 January at 2pm
- Dominos workshop on 27 December and 2 January at 10 a.m.
- Origami workshop on 28 December and 3 January at 10 a.m.
- Christmas Labs on 2 January at 10am.
Ages 3 to 6 :
- Science education: Petit Lutin workshop on 27 December and 2 January at 10 a.m.
- Science education: Christmas magic on 28 December and 3 January at 10 am.
Please respect the age groups indicated. Duration: 2 hours.
Price: €10 per child.
AT ASTERIX PARK
From 21 December to 5 January: Gaulish Christmas at Parc Astérix
Don't miss this year's new feature "Obelix's Slide ! The Park is hosting the world's very first sliding event. Climb Mont Gaulois, grab your Obelix buoy and launch yourself down the snowy slope at full speed. So, are you ready to defend the colours of Gaul?
Discover all the mysteries Santa's wonderful gardens Explore magical vegetation in the Enchanted Wood, take part in a snowball fight in the Ice Valley, and discover the secret of making Gaulish toys in Santa's Village. You might even be lucky enough to bump into Gaulish Father Christmas!
You can also take advantage of "Tous en Piste, the winter sports villageThere's also an ice rink, a children's area and toboggan runs! Take a stroll around the Christmas market to share some memorable moments with your family. Admire the parade of characters, accompanied by floats decorated in festive Christmas colours. Finally, to round off your day, attend the Final sound, light and pyrotechnics show: "L'île aux vœux" ("Island of Wishes"). Every day from 11am to 8pm except 24 and 31 December at 7pm.
Single ticket price: €54, booking essential.
- Senlis
Sunday 29 December at 3pm: New Year's concert in the Saint-Frambourg chapel
The Cziffra Foundation is organising a New Year's concert. Daniel Lozakovich will be playing Bach.
Single ticket price of €20 and free for under-18s.
Information and bookings can be made at our Senlis office (until 22 December) or on the Foundation's website.
Our partners have concocted a feast for your taste buds this festive season 🤩
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Museums of Senlis
The Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie and the Musée de la Vénerie are also well worth a visit. open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm, except 25 December and 1 January. The Musée des Spahis is open on weekends 21 and 22 December and 28 and 29 December.
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Domain of Chaalis
The Chaalis estate is open every day during school holidays from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on 25 December and 1 January.
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Chantilly Castle
The Château is open every day during school holidays, except TuesdaysFrom 10am to 5pm, the park is open from 10am to 6pm, and the Grandes Écuries from 12pm to 5pm. Open on 25 December and 1 January. Annual closure from 6 to 24 January inclusive.
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Garden of Princes
The Potager des Princes is open from 21 December to 4 January from 3pm to 5pm. Closed on 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January.
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Manse Pavilion
The Pavillon de Manse is open on 27, 28, 29 December and 2 and 3 Januaryfrom 2pm to 5.30pm. Closed on Mondays 23 and 30 December, 24, 25, 26 and 31 December and 1 January. Annual closure from 4 to 31 January.
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Asterix Park
Parc Astérix is open from 21 December to 5 January from 11am to 7pm.
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Chantilly Lace Museum
The museum will be closed from 23 December to 9 January.
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Our Senlis and Chantilly reception offices will be closed from 23 December to 2 January inclusive.
