Aqueduct of Maintenon
Aqueduct of Maintenon, Stone aqueduct in Maintenon, France.
The aqueduct stretches for 955 meters through the landscape with 47 arches in its first row, reaching a height of 28.5 meters.
Military engineer Vauban designed this water transport system in 1685 to supply the gardens of Versailles with water from the Eure River.
The French Ministry of Culture designated the structure as a monument historique in 1875, recognizing its architectural and engineering importance.
Visitors can access the aqueduct grounds through local rail services connecting the Maintenon commune to the Paris region.
The structure contains three rows of arches, with 47 in the first row, 195 in the second, and 390 in the third row.
Location: Maintenon
Inception: 1686
Height: 28.5 m
Length: 955 m
Made from material: stone
Part of: Canal de l'Eure, Maintenon Castle
GPS coordinates: 48.58304,1.58622
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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Surreal decor of this aqueduct just steps away from the Château de Maintenon. The stroll along the waterway is very pleasant.
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