Château de Maisons, Baroque château in Maisons-Laffitte, France
The Château de Maisons exhibits intricate stone carvings, symmetric facades, and multiple rooflines that demonstrate sophisticated 17th-century French architectural principles.
François Mansart designed and built this castle between 1634 and 1646 for René de Longueil, a prominent member of the Paris Parliament.
The interior spaces contain preserved decorative elements from different periods, including neoclassical modifications in the Appartement de la Renommée.
The castle opens daily except Tuesdays, with guided tours available for groups of ten or more visitors throughout the year.
The central vestibule and open staircase design marked the first implementation of these architectural features in French château construction.
Location: Maisons-Laffitte
Inception: 17 century
Architects: François Mansart
Architectural style: baroque architecture, Classicism
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: 2, avenue Carnot
Website: https://chateau-maisons.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.94719,2.15384
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
The castles surrounding Paris provide insight into several centuries of French history. From medieval fortresses to Renaissance palaces to Napoleonic residences, each structure represents different architectural styles and periods. These buildings served as homes for French kings, emperors and noble families, and today house significant collections of furniture, artworks and historical objects. Many are surrounded by extensive gardens and grounds that are also open to visitors. The collection spans a wide geographic area from Versailles to the Loire Valley, offering destinations that range from half-hour to two-hour drives from Paris. Properties like Versailles and Fontainebleau attract millions of visitors annually, while smaller estates like Château de Breteuil or Château de Condé provide quieter alternatives. Some, like Château de Guédelon, offer unusual perspectives on medieval construction methods, while restored sites such as Château de Pierrefonds demonstrate 19th-century interpretations of medieval architecture.
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