Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this post about Ruffles and Chantilly. I recently spent a day visiting the town of Chantilly, which is about 40 kms north of Paris (half an hour outside Paris by train). The town itself is very pretty but the jewel in it’s crown is without doubt the impressive castle, and of course Chantilly is also known for the whipped cream (said to have originally been served in a recipe at the château de Chantilly).
Ruffles and Chantilly
The castle grounds are particularly beautiful and are said to have been Le Nôtre’s favorite gardens.
Read on for more details about this look and more photos from the castle grounds, as well as for some historical information about the castle.
Ruffles and Chantilly
So first, a little about the “Château de Chantilly” , which is situated in the ‘Oise’ region of France, about 40 kms north of Paris.
Although the beginnings of the castle date back to the 14th century, its history is mostly related to Anne de Montmorency (16th century), who oversaw the renovation of the castle and the construction of the “petit château” and the small hamlet in the grounds. Louis de Bourbon, better known as the Great Conde (17th century) commissioned Andre Le Nôtre (Louis XIV’s chief gardener) to redesign the gardens and the castle now boasts three distinct gardens ( the French (le Nôtre’s) garden, the English garden and the Anglo-Chinese garden.)
Henri Eugene Philippe Louis d’Orleans, the Duke of Aumale (19th century) oversaw the reconstruction of the castle (which was destroyed during the French Revolution) and added an impressive collection of works of art.
Being left without heirs, who died prematurely, the Duke of Aumale bequeathed the estate to the Institute of France in 1886 on condition that, on his death, the Condé museum be opened to the public and that its layout be preserved. According to his wishes, the Conde Museum was opened to the public in 1898 and is still open to the public today.
There will be another post coming soon from the gardens of the castle, which cover an overall surface area of 115 hectares! The French-style garden was created by André Le Nôtre in the 17th century, the Anglo-Chinese Garden, which includes the small hamlet was added in the 18th century and the English Garden was added in the 19th century to replace the parts of the grounds destroyed during the French Revolution! More details and photos will follow in my next post!
Now, for my outfit.
The ruffles dress is from Scotch & Soda ( similar here), the jacket is an old favorite from Mango (I bought it several seasons ago and can’t find another one but I found similar in black here ). The boots are also last season from TopShop.
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wow! love this look on you so much! dress is amazing 😀
Thank you so much 🙂
Loving this outfit on you Julia, you look gorgeous!
Camila,
My Vogue Style
Thank you so much Camila xo
wow! How cool is the Castle in the Background? totally love it
and I really like your look,
the Dress suits you perfectly.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you like it 🙂
Great post, beautiful photos, amazing view <3 you look amazing, you have a lovely face 🙂
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Thank you so much Gabi 🙂
I never thought I’d see the day where I thought a dress complimented a castle but it actually looks like you were choreographed to this background, everything is so pretty, I love the print on the dress and the castle backdrop is so gorgeous 🙂
Rosy
Thank you Rosy! That’s such a lovely compliment xo
This is a lovely travel post! I really like your dress and the belt makes this outfit even more amazing 🙂 http://www.bauchlefashion.com
Thank you so much Heather 🙂
Love the colors of your outfit! Lovely pictures as well 🙂
Thank you Marta 🙂
What a beautiful castle, Julia… and a so lovely floral dress… you look wonderful!
Thank you so much Elena xo
This looks like such a beautiful and picturesque place to visit and it sounds like you had a wonderful time 🙂 I will look forward to your post on the gardens of the castle as I’m sure they are stunning! x
Thank you Hannah! It is really very picturesque 🙂
Amazing post :))) You look so beautiful,your dress is fantastic 🙂
Thank you so much! I’m glad I finally succumbed to buying it 🙂
You look great! Wish I could be where you’re at right now 🙂
-kritsida
Thank you Kritsida! It is a beautiful location but now I’m dreaming of the beach:)
How beautiful are these pics by the castle? Love the dress–ruffles are my fave!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Thank you so much Vanessa! I’m loving the ruffles trend too 🙂
I just adore this dress
Filipa xxx
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Thank you so much Filipa xxx
Chantilly is beautiful and you look lovely!! <3 Keep posting more!! =)
Lots of Love,
Shivangi
Thank you so much Shivangi xo
You look absolutely super gorgeous, Juls! I’m in love with your dress + your background is so perfect! Thanks for being an inspiration!
Much love, Len
http://www.lenparent.com
Thank you so much Len xo
Superbes photos ensoleillees! J’adore ta tenue!
Bonne journee,
Natallia
Merci beaucoup Natallia xo
These photos are gorgeous! I love what you’re wearing, and I regret not going here when I was near Paris before. This place looks wonderful.
Amy;
Little Moon Elephant
Thank you Amy! I can definitely recommend a visit if you come back to Paris!
Gorgeous place and dress!
Dora xx
Thank you Dora xx
The perfect dress for this amazing location!!!I really like it and how you weared it!!!! I traveled a lot in France and I saw many castles, in the region of Loire, my favorite was the Chambord castle…incredible!!!
Sophia
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Thank you so much Sophia! I agree Chambord is beautiful but Chenonceaux is my favourite! xo
The Chantilly grounds are beautiful! I love reading about the history. Your ruffled dress is so pretty on you!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Thank you so much Jill x
Totally love this outfit on you!
xo,
H
Thank you so much xo
Stunning photos and I love the lighting or time of day when you took these! That ruffled dress is so pretty, especially with the red jacket!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Thank you so much Carrie! We took the photos late afternoon and I think the lighting is very flattering at this time! xo
this looks awesome. thanks for sharing 🙂
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Glad you liked it Angel 🙂
Very beautiful! Great pictures!
Thank you Lana xo
This is such a pretty dress! I love the ruffles and the floral print, so perfect for spring! I also love that jacket, too, and the photos are lovely! Thanks for sharing, beauty, and I hope you have a great weekend ahead!
XO,
Jalisa
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Thank you so much Jalisa! xo
Cute dress and that jacket is very cute as well! And wow, you picked a wonderful background!! Hope you’ll have a great weekend! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
Thank you so much Susanne x
I’ve been trying to go there for a year now haha It’s only 20KM from my place !
Great picture 🙂
Kenza
You really should go – I’m sure you would love it! 🙂
The location is so beautiful and those ruffles are perfect!
Thank you Violette x
The Chantilly Castel is such a dreamy one! Adore the architecture and it reflects so beautiful in the water! I had no idea it was this close to Paris. I’ll make sure to visit it whenever I make it to France :). Wishing you a lovely weekend. xx
Andreea,
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Thank you Andreea! I think you would love it! xx
I actually went to school near Chantilly, in Tours. Love these pictures, they really capture the beauty of France outside of Paris.
xo
Siffat
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Thank you Siffat! I agree France is such a beautiful country – and I can’t wait to visit more castles! xo
The castle looks beautiful and the surrounding with the cherry blossoms. I like your ruffle dress too Julia, it’s flowy and light so perfect for Spring season.
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Thank you so much Mercy xo
I am really loving the ruffle trend. I just think it’s so pretty, feminine and springy. Your dress is very pretty and looks perfect for a spring/summer’s day.
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Thank you so much Ann-Marie xo
Chantilly is beautiful, and I really like your dress as well!
Thank you so much Sharon xo
Oh my goodness, this place is seriously so gorgeous!!! I love the beauty of this spot and it has so much history!
Also, this ruffled dress is seriously way to gorgeous and I love this whole outfit!
Thank you Denise! I’m glad you like the post x
Totally swooning over this dress- it’s so romantic! Perfect for spring, too. 🙂
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Thank you so much Ashley 🙂
Wow, what a gorgeous castle! I love the photos and thanks for sharing the history. Your dress is so pretty. Love the ruffles and pretty floaty fabric.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Thank you so much Amy Ann xo
The place is gorgeous and I love that Jacket of yours!
Much love. x
Thank you Aditi x
I love this ruffle dress Julia. That jacket is adorable also, I’m a huge fan of Scotch and Soda, they have some great pieces. Chantilly looks enchanting. I can’t believe it’s only 40 km north of Paris.
Thank’s Mary! I’m loving the Scotch and Soda collection at the moment (and I’m back in Chantilly this weekend for the flower show!) xo
I’ve never visited, but I’d love to visit a castle in France. It looks stunning!
Thanks Katherine! It is truly stunning xo
That castle makes for a gorgeous backdrop! I love your dress too!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Thank you Jessica xo
Stunning photos! I love your dress!
Bella x
Thank you Bella x
Oh, Chantilly looks so beautiful. And I love your dress, you looks so pretty. By the way, is this the place of origin of crème chantilly? 🙂
X
Miri
Thank you so much Miri and yes, it is the origin of crème chantilly! x
What a gorgeous dress and photos! Hope you are having a nice day!
Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
Thank you so much Gemma xo
This place looks extraordinary! I have never visited any castles but would love to see this one. The photos are lovely and I adore your feminine dress. So perfect for this location!
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Thank you so much Kathrine! I think you would love Chantily xo
Such a interesting (hi)story about the castle! I love your outfit!
Thank you so much Darina x
Julia
I adore the ruffled dress, ( it is hard to find one so lovely with long sleeves! The red jacket is an lovely pop of color and contemporary finish. Love the castle, pleased to know about its history!
xx, Elle
http://www.theellediaries.com/blog/
Thank you so much Elle! Glad you enjoyed the post xx
Your dress is so pretty! <3
X Merel
http://www.andathousandwords.com
Thank you Merel x