In summer, they can improve their backhand on the tennis court, ride a horse in the forest and hit the beach for a swim.

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But just 38km north of the French capital, the tiny town of Chantilly offers a comparatively stunning chateau, plus museums, horse training facilities and a vast forest for outdoor activities.

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The event had been criticised by horse owners who said it created "no-go zones" for other forest users.

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Guests can visit the nearby city of Haifa, a horse-riding farm, the Ein Hod artists' village and go hiking in the forest.

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