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🎟️ Chantilly Weekend (2nd edition)
Join us for a carefully curated weekend combining polo, great food, unique activities, and dinner parties. Above all, it’s about bringing a great group of people together 🤍
We want to see you cheering loud for your home country at the World Cup Qualifiers — or backing Ali's brother Pancho as he plays for Team Italy 🇮🇹
The Weekend Package Includes:
Saturday, Sep 26 | Chantilly Town & Garden Party
🍽️ 12:00pm OPTIONAL LUNCH in Chantilly — A relaxed lunch in the heart of Chantilly, including a savoury crêpe, sweet crêpe and a glass of cider.
Free Time for Optional Activities (like the Equestrian Show or a Bike or Golf Cart Ride around the Château de Chantilly)
🥂 7:00pm PRIVATE GARDEN PARTY* — Garden games and a delicious dinner of a traditional jambon grillé stand served with golden potatoes, vegetarian ratatouille, and chocolate mousse. Open bar, and plenty of space to dance!
Sunday, Sep 27 | Inside the World of Polo
🎤 11:30am TALK "Inside the World of Polo" — Go behind the scenes of the sport with professional player and commentator Pancho MacLoughlin, followed by an open Q&A.
🍽️ 1:00pm ASADO LUNCH at Chantilly Polo Club — Enjoy a seated group lunch, with empanadas, asado (Argentine BBQ) + side dishes, and a beer or soft drink.
🏇 2:30pm POLO FIP World Championship Qualifiers — Watch high-level international polo at Chantilly (cheering for Ali’s brother Pancho on Team Italy 🇮🇹)
Just joining us for Saturday evening? The Garden Party is also available as a standalone ticket.
Arriving early on Friday? Join us for polo, dinner, and drinks.
Feel free to bring friends, and we hope to see you there!
Val and Ali
PS: See a recap of our last edition:
🎯 Optional Activities
These optional experiences are not included in the package and can be arranged separately:
Friday | WATCH POLO & DINNER at the Club
Arrive early and join us at Chantilly Polo Club to watch the FIP World Championship Qualifiers, followed by dinner and drinks at the club.
Saturday | EQUESTRIAN SHOW at the Great Stables
Discover the spectacular equestrian show inside the Great Stables of the Château de Chantilly, where theatre, music, costumes, and exceptional horsemanship come together under the grand dome. A visit to the Horse Museum is also included.
Saturday | GOLF CART RIDE around Chantilly Castle Grounds
Explore the beautiful grounds surrounding the Château de Chantilly, discovering the estate and its landscapes at your own pace.
Saturday | POLO LESSON
Experience polo for yourself through a two-hour introduction combining on-foot instruction and horseback practice, guided by professional instructors.
🏠 Accommodation
We recommend staying at the charming Hostellerie du Lys Hotel & Restaurant in Lamorlaye (63 Septième Avenue, 60260). Use the discount code VALIPOLO27 when booking for a special rate on Friday and Saturday night.
If you prefer to stay elsewhere, we suggest looking for hotels or Airbnbs in Chantilly or Senlis.
👗 Dress Code
Country chic. Think linen, florals, wide-brim hats, loafers, accessories — elegant but relaxed. No high heels (grass!)
Transport to Chantilly
🚗 by Car
from Paris: 1h
from Brussels: 2h 30'
🚂 by Train
Paris Gare du Nord -> Chantilly-Govieux
Brussels-Midi -> Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport
🚘 Uber & Bolt available locally
About the FIP World Championship
The FIP World Championship brings together national teams (instead of clubs) competing for their countries. The European Qualifiers take place at Chantilly Polo Club, Europe's largest polo club, at the end of September.
Ali's brother, Pancho, will be playing for the Italian National Team (European Champions 2021). Come support your nation! 💪 🇮🇹 🇫🇷 🏴 🇦🇹
Hosted by VALI Experiences
Non-refundable ticket
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