GRANDES ÉCURIES
CHANTILLY
FRANCE, 2025
HERITAGE
PR–546
The transformation of the Grandes Écuries at the Château de Chantilly, emblem of the horse capital, breathes new life into this 18th-century masterpiece by incorporating it into an ambitious museum vision: telling the story of humanity through the prism of equestrianism.
PROGRAM
The program includes a space dedicated to horses (3,240 m²), the restoration of the Manège courtyards (1,250 m²) and the Chenils (2,480 m²), the creation of a theater marquee (2,060 m²) and the Horse Museum (3,500 m²). It will also include a central square with shops and seminar spaces (1,890 m²), administrative offices (1,200 m²), and rental offices (2,010 m²).
Situation
Domaine de Chantilly, 60500 Chantilly, France
Year
2025
Status
Study, preliminary design for the Horse Museum, no follow-up
Site area
11 840 m²
Project management
Domaine de Chantilly, a project commissioned by Prince Aga Khan IV, Chantilly
Project implementation
Dominique Perrault Architecte
DESCRIPTION
The project redefines the heritage of the existing Grandes Écuries and their adjoining courtyards. A monumental staircase stands out as a striking architectural feature: suspended in mid-air, its crossed flights form a sculptural X that reconnects the upper part of the stables. This space, formerly reserved for the riders’ quarters, is once again accessible, reintegrating the vertical dimension into the visitor experience. In the courtyard, a new big top houses the equestrian circus, in line with an overall design that restores the unity of a previously fragmented layout.
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