Visit the castle of Maisons, architectural jewel of the 17th century

Name: Visit the castle of Maisons, architectural jewel of the 17th century
Start: 2022-09-17T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-18T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Château de Maisons

Discover the splendors of French classical architecture!

17 and 18 September 2022Passed

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Discover the Château de Maisons, this 17th century architectural jewel announcing Vaux-le-vicomte and Versailles, located 16 minutes from Charles de Gaulle star. To deepen the visit of the castle and gardens of the points words will be proposed to you. From 7 years children will be able to make origami, a plant element inspired by those observed in the park. This activity is proposed autonomously.

About the location

Château de Maisons

2 avenue Carnot, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte

Yvelines
Île-de-France

The castle was built by François Mansart between 1640 and 1650\. By its architecture and exceptional decors it is the model of the classic French castle that inspired Vaux-le-Vicomte then Versailles. Louis XIV stayed there several times. The Château de Maisons has known prestigious owners and guests, whether they were kings or princes, emperors or marshals, but also writers or thinkers such as Voltaire, Madame de Staël or Benjamin Constant.