World famous, the castle nestles within an immense 115 hectare estate. There is a magnificent Le Nôtre garden, an Anglo-Chinese garden and also the residence of the Duke of Aumale. It's quite simple in fact. With Chantilly, it is possible to explore the entire history of France since the 14th century. As an example of one anecdote among many, during the French Revolution, Louis V, Prince of Condé, took refuge there. Then, during the Terror in 1792, the castle was converted into a political prison!

Located in Valois, 40km from Paris, there is much to see and do around this former 12th century Cistercian abbey, including the Sainte-Marie Chapel, the Jacquemart-André Museum (which houses paintings, sculptures and objects from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance), a hydroelectric power station, a rose garden, an orangery and a magnificent park where you can stroll around its ponds and along the canals! Finally, visitors with a good sense of smell can register for the perfume workshop, discovering the “secrets of fragrances” and the design of eau de parfum.

In Lupin (Part 3), our gentleman burglar pretends to be a locker room employee and infiltrates a luxurious gala in the reception room of the Château de Thoiry. To get there, travel to Yvelines, about 50km from Paris. Treat yourself to an exotic trip among the tigers and lions of the Thoiry African Reserve founded by Paul de La Panouse. His family has lived in the castle for four centuries and over sixteen generations! Built on top of a hill in 1559, its elegant proportions even respect the golden ratio.