The Fronde is an insurrectional event that took place between 1648 and 1653. The Parliamentary Fronde in Paris from 1648 to 1649 and the Princes' Fronde from 1650 to 1653 comprise its two phases.
The Chateau of Chantilly is easily reached by train from Paris Gare du Nord. Jane Knight pays it a visit and finds that it makes for a fantastic car-free mini break .