Chantilly, Oise
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Commune of Chantilly Château de Chantilly in the town centre |
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| Country | France |
| Région | Picardie |
| Département | Oise |
| Arrondissement | Senlis |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes de l'Aire Cantilienne |
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| Land area¹ | 16.19 km² |
| Population² (1999 census) |
10,902 |
| - Density (1999) | 673/km² |
| ¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq. mi. or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| ² Population sans doubles comptes: single count of residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel). | |
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Chantilly is a commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. It is located 38.4 km. (23.9 miles) north-northeast from the centre of Paris (as the crow flies). In 1995 Chantilly became twinned with Epsom and Ewell of Surrey, England
Chantilly, together with six neighbouring communes, form an urban area of 36,474 inhabitants (1999 census). This urban area is a satellite city of Paris.
Chantilly is made famous by the very picturesque Château de Chantilly, home of the princes of Condé, cousins of the kings of France. Chantilly is also known for its horse racing track, the Hippodrome de Chantilly, and the Horse Museum, with luxurious stables built by the princes of Condé.
Chantilly gave its name to the world-famous Chantilly cream, which was popularised by the chef of the princes of Condé.
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[edit] Economy
The local economy is mostly tourism-driven.
[edit] Transport
Chantilly is served by Chantilly – Gouvieux station on Paris RER line D and on regional rail lines.
[edit] Places of interest
- The surrounding forest
- The château de Chantilly
- The hippodrome
- The Musée Condé
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