Chantilly, Oise · France
Auberge du Jeu de Paume
Intimate Chantilly estate hotel — golf, horses, and forest.
Overview
Auberge du Jeu de Paume
The Auberge du Jeu de Paume is the most intimate and characterful hotel in Chantilly — a five-star boutique property set within the grounds of the Domaine de Chantilly, steps from the Château de Chantilly and the famous racecourse. The hotel occupies a historic building that once served as the royal jeu de paume court, and its position within the estate gives it a sense of place and history that no other hotel in the region can match. For golf groups focusing on the Chantilly and Morfontaine circuit, it provides the ideal countryside base.
For groups wanting to escape the city and immerse themselves in the French countryside, the Auberge du Jeu de Paume offers something genuinely different from the Paris palace hotels. The Chantilly forest, the racecourse, and the Château de Chantilly are all on the doorstep, and the hotel's restaurant — with its focus on local and seasonal produce — reflects the exceptional quality of the Oise region's larder.
Why We Recommend It & How It Fits
Why We Recommend It
The Chantilly Golf Base
For groups focusing on the Chantilly and Morfontaine circuit, the Auberge du Jeu de Paume is the natural base. Golf de Chantilly is 5 minutes away, Golf de Morfontaine is 20 minutes, and Golf de Fontainebleau is 45 minutes south. The hotel's position within the Domaine de Chantilly means that the courses feel like an extension of the estate.
The Domaine de Chantilly
The hotel sits within the Domaine de Chantilly — one of the most extraordinary private estates in France, encompassing the Château de Chantilly, the Grandes Écuries (the most beautiful stables in the world), the racecourse, and 7,800 hectares of forest. For non-golfers, the Domaine provides a full day's programme in its own right.
Boutique Character
With just 92 rooms and suites, the Auberge du Jeu de Paume has a scale and intimacy that the Paris palace hotels cannot match. The service is personal and attentive, the atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried, and the hotel's historic character — the original jeu de paume court, the estate setting — gives it a sense of place that is genuinely distinctive.
Chantilly Cream and Local Produce
The hotel's restaurant reflects the exceptional quality of the Oise region's larder — and Chantilly cream, invented here, is a recurring theme. The dining programme is refined but unpretentious, and the wine list has a strong focus on French regional producers.
Forest and Countryside Setting
The Chantilly forest surrounds the estate — 7,800 hectares of ancient woodland that provides a natural backdrop for the hotel and the golf. For groups wanting a countryside experience alongside the championship golf, the Auberge du Jeu de Paume provides the most complete answer in the Paris region.
How It Fits Into a Heritage Itinerary
The Chantilly and Morfontaine Base
For groups focusing on the northern Paris circuit — Chantilly, Morfontaine, and Fontainebleau — the Auberge du Jeu de Paume is the natural base. The proximity to both courses, the estate setting, and the boutique character of the hotel create a golf week that is entirely different from a Paris city stay.
A Countryside Extension to a Paris Stay
For groups spending part of the week in Paris and part in the countryside, the Auberge du Jeu de Paume provides the ideal second base. Two or three nights in Chantilly — focused on the northern circuit — can be combined with a Paris stay for the southern courses, creating a varied and well-paced itinerary.
A Mixed-Party Chantilly Stay
The Domaine de Chantilly — with the Château, the Grandes Écuries, the racecourse, and the forest — provides a full day's programme for non-golfers. The hotel's position within the estate means that accompanying guests can explore the Domaine independently while the golfers are on the course.
A Boutique Alternative to Paris
For groups who prefer the intimacy and character of a boutique countryside hotel to the grandeur of a Paris palace, the Auberge du Jeu de Paume provides the most compelling alternative in the Paris golf region. The service is personal, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the setting is extraordinary.
This is the right choice for groups who want to escape the city and immerse themselves in the French countryside. The Domaine de Chantilly setting, the proximity to Golf de Chantilly and Morfontaine, and the hotel's boutique character create a golf week that is genuinely different from the Paris palace experience — and for many groups, more memorable.
Rooms, Dining & Wellness
Rooms & Suites
The 92 rooms and suites reflect the hotel's historic character — warm, understated interiors with a strong sense of the estate's heritage. Many rooms overlook the Chantilly forest or the estate's grounds, and the suites offer generous living spaces with a level of privacy and quiet that is impossible to find in central Paris. The hotel's scale means that the service is genuinely personal — staff know guests by name, and the atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried.
Dining & Atmosphere
The hotel's restaurant reflects the exceptional quality of the Oise region's larder — local game, seasonal vegetables, and the famous Chantilly cream feature throughout the menu. The dining room overlooks the estate's grounds, and the wine list has a strong focus on French regional producers. For post-round evenings, the bar provides a relaxed and sociable setting with a good selection of Calvados and Armagnac.
Spa, Wellness & Leisure
The hotel's spa and wellness facilities provide a comprehensive programme of treatments and a fitness centre that offers a genuine recovery environment after a day on the Chantilly or Morfontaine courses. The estate's forest provides a natural setting for morning walks and runs, and the Chantilly racecourse — one of the most beautiful in France — is a further attraction for those wanting to extend the day beyond the golf.
Auberge du Jeu de Paume
Official Website
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Position & Access
Location & Access
The Auberge du Jeu de Paume sits within the Domaine de Chantilly, approximately 40 kilometres north of Paris. Golf de Chantilly is 5 minutes away, Golf de Morfontaine is 20 minutes, and Paris is 40 minutes by road or 25 minutes by train from Chantilly-Gouvieux station.
Courses Within Reach
Arrivals & Transfers
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is approximately 30 minutes by road — the closest major airport to Chantilly. Paris is 40 minutes by road or 25 minutes by train from Chantilly-Gouvieux station. The hotel is ideal as a countryside base for the Chantilly and Morfontaine circuit, with Paris accessible for day visits or as a pre/post stay.
Chantilly, Oise · France
Plan Your Chantilly Golf Stay
If the Auberge du Jeu de Paume feels like the right base for your Chantilly itinerary, we can build the right version of the week around it — from a focused northern circuit programme to a combined Paris and countryside stay.