Maintenon Castle

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Maintenon Castle, Renaissance castle in Maintenon, France

The castle features three round towers surrounding the main building, with east and west wings framing a courtyard crossed by a moat from the Eure River.

Jean Cottereau, treasurer of Louis XII, acquired the property in the early 16th century and transformed the medieval fortress into a residential estate.

The interior displays Chinese-style salons, period furniture, and a portrait gallery showcasing paintings from the House of Noailles through different generations.

The castle maintains separate touring sections, including the 17th-century apartments of Madame de Maintenon and the 19th-century spaces of Duke Paul de Noailles.

The unfinished aqueduct, designed by Vauban between 1685 and 1690, stands at the end of the gardens as evidence of Louis XIV's plan to supply water to Versailles.

Location: Maintenon

Inception: 17 century

Architects: André Le Nôtre

Architectural style: Louis XII style

Website: http://chateaudemaintenon.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.58545,1.57834

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Maintenon Castle - Renaissance castle in Maintenon, France » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes