To do · Forêt d'Ermenonville
Photo: D. Herbreteau / Domaine de Chaalis
Domaine de Chaalis – 'Le fantôme de Chaalis'
Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1137 by Louis VI, a royal chapel whose Renaissance frescoes by Primaticcio are revealed by a 20-minute light-and-sound show – and until 1 November a game booklet to free Philochale, a monk cursed by a scarecrow that came to life (about an hour, at your own pace).
| What | To do |
|---|---|
| Ages | Game booklet from 6; free under 7. |
| Where | Forêt d'Ermenonville, Fontaine-Chaalis |
| Address | Domaine de Chaalis, 60300 Fontaine-Chaalis |
| Season and hours | Daily 10:00–17:00 until 1 November (the Halloween listing says 10:00–18:00). 2 November–20 December: weekends only, 10:00–17:00. |
| Getting there | About 28 min by car from Chantilly |
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Checked on chantilly-senlis-tourisme.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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