The Chaalis Abbey

The Chaalis abbey - Castle side

The convent, turned Château, was built by Jean Aubert in the 18th century next to the vestige of an ancient 12th century Cistercian abbey. Nélie Jacquemart-André, widow of the banker Edouard André, bought the domain in 1902. She decorated the Chateau with furniture paintings and object d’art spanning from the antiquity to the Empire period. At her death in 1912 she bequeathed this domain to the Institut de France. One can admire the numerous lounges, libraries, bedrooms, boudoirs all with marked furniture in a lavish, but good taste, décor.

The Chaalis abbey - Park and rose garden

The Royal Abbey of Chaalis' romantic landscape where the young Gerard de Nerval walked is a place of predilection for numerous painters.
Nélie Jaquemart-André organised the rose garden at the beginning of the 20th century, today is presented a collection of roses in a décor of simplicity, pleasantness, and serenity. A stroll in this 3500m² park is a must.

The Abbey's chapel, built in the 13th century is decorated with Primatice Frescoes. (Mid 16th century).