(Last Update: 26.01.2025) In this article, I will talk about one of the most beautiful castles that I can recommend to visit around Paris. Château de Maisons-Laffite – Maisons Laffitte Castle I want to give you information about it. This castle is a place that can be visited with pleasure, both in terms of its architectural features and the region it is located in. It will rest your soul and open your eyes and heart I'm sure it will make your day beautiful with many details. 

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Approximately 20 kilometers from Paris found, RER-A in half an hour Masions Laffitte Castle, which you can reach, takes its name from the peaceful Paris suburb in which it is located. Maisons LafitteHe gets it from . From the center of Paris to the west RER-A while getting on the train Maisons LafitteIt's important to pay attention to whether it passes through because this line Defensewhen you pass Nanterre Prefecture after station making a fork, so the line is divided into two. Because It is important that you take the trains heading towards Poissy or Cergy, not the trains heading towards Saint Germain-en-Laye and of course the train Maisons LafitteYou need to pay attention to whether it stops at or not by looking at the information boards. Same way Saint Lazare Train Stationshield from L line by commuter train It is also possible to reach here. Of course, provided that you choose the right line. 

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Maisons Lafitte When you exit the station, you see the town hall on the right and walk in that direction. If you turn your head to the right after about 200-300 meters while walking, Maisons Laffitte Castle will greet you from this side. You can reach the castle by turning this way immediately. Of course, the path you will walk is so beautiful that one off the road He tries hard not to stray into the side streets; for Maisons Lafitte As I mentioned in my article, this is a heavenly place. 

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Maisons Laffitte Castle is open every day of the week except Tuesdays. It is closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25 due to public holidays. The castle can be visited between 10:00-12:30 in the morning and 14:00-17:00 in the afternoon. From mid-May to mid-September, closing hours are extended until 18:00. Those under the age of 18 can visit the castle free of charge. EU citizens aged 18-25 and foreigners with an EU residence permit can also visit the museum free of charge. Also here Free museums to visit on the first Sunday of every month between but Free only on the first Sunday of November, December, January, February and March. If you only want to visit the garden of the castle, then you do not need to pay money. You can access current prices, periodic exhibitions and all other details from the official web page link at the end of the article. 

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I have been to Maisons Laffitte Castle many times, sometimes I just visited the garden, sometimes I walked around it, but I never had the chance to visit the inside. Whenever I went with the intention of going, it was always closed :) So, I always managed to make it coincide with public holidays, but first of all March 2017I managed to tour the inside of the castle in . The castle is sometimes extensive to restoration Therefore, some parts may be closed and some facades may have scaffolding, you need to be prepared for this from the beginning, but still, what you can see will be quite enough.

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We started visiting Maisons Laffitte Castle from the left side. located here museum shop After passing through the ticket office, we entered the first hall, examined the model of the castle, and then went to the section where the billiard table was located. From there to the room on the left, Le Salon des CaptifsWe entered and there was a magnificent fireplace inside. There are two captive figures on the pediment of this fireplace; The hall takes its name from these reliefs. At the time we visited the castle, there was a seasonal exhibition here about the costumes used in TV series, films and documentaries shot in the castle. The costumes we see in this hall are from the famous TV series of the period. VersaillesThese were the costumes used in and they were quite impressive. In the meantime, let's list a few of the famous movies shot at Maisons Laffitte Castle: Love and Death (Woody Allen), Dangerous Liaisons (Stephen Frears), La Reine Margot (Patrice Chéreau)...

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Then we returned to the billiard room and from there we went to the main entrance. This is also a very impressive hall. From there we went directly to the dining room on the right. What impressed me the most in the room was the backgammon on the table :) When we left the dining room and came to the area where the stairs were located, we preferred to go down instead of going up and we ended up in the basement. with a nice surprise We came across this: There is a machine here and if you wish, you can wear the costume that suits you and take a photo in front of it, and the machine prints and gives you the photo with a gold leaf frame effect :) snoring it was something. I both took and printed photos and took lots of photos with my own camera :) If you wish, you can wear the costumes and take photos yourself without paying for the camera. Life suddenly becomes so much fun...

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If you turn left after descending the stairs, you will come to the kitchen area. Well, of course, the kitchens of such large castles are also large and magnificent. Whenever I see the copper pots and pans on the walls, I think of the famous kitchen supply salesman. E. Geniuses It's coming... When you leave the kitchen and come back, the living room at the other end is the bathroom. We have heard and read many rumors that the French used to not care about their cleanliness. Maybe it is true to a large extent, but the bathroom in this castle was quite large, and there was even a small pool-like bathing area in a niche in the left corner.

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Construction of Maisons Laffitte Castle, 1640Started and construction in 1670It continued until . When it was first made, its name was Château de MaisonsIn fact, it is still stated that way in many sources. The owner of the castle is René Longueil, Marquise of Maisons, and the architect is François Mansart.. So this castle is not an imperial castle, Vaux le Vicomte Castle It was built as private property at that time. Of course, the Marquise is from the king's inner circle. While he was having the castle built, he said,to build a castle capable of hosting the king😉 The construction details of the castle took many years, but The castle was opened in 1651 Le Roi Soleil – The Sun King called XIV. In honor of Louis XIV and his mother Anne d'Autriche It was held with a magnificent celebration. In this castle, XIV. Louis also stayed with his mother, Anne d'Autriche, and later with his wife, Marie-Thérèse d'Autrichle. Afterwards, many members of the royal family stayed in this castle. Not just the royal family Voltaire Famous names such as are among the guests of the castle.

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When you return from the basement to the ground floor and go up to the upper floor, you reach the section where the bedrooms are located. Of course, not all rooms are open to visitors. When you first go upstairs, you see the backyard of the castle. on the horizon DefenseIt is a very interesting feeling to see. It is not a vast garden like in other castles. I think the land was much larger when it was first built, but as the castle changed hands over time, its garden became smaller. Banker Jacques Laffitte, one of the last owners of the castle He opened the land for development and I think Maisons Lafitte This is how the suburb was formed. However, even with its visible part, the garden of the castle is pleasant and it is good to take a walk in this garden in nice weather.

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On the upper floor, I suggest you first turn right and see the suite on that side. This is from the former owners of the castle. Marshal Lannesbelongs to As I said, the castle changed hands many times and lastly It was saved from demolition by being purchased by the state in 1905., otherwise it would probably not have survived to the present day. Immediately afterwards, it underwent a major restoration. The castle, which was opened to visitors in 1912, was declared a monumental building in 1914. and has been under full protection since that date.

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When you walk to the left of the stairs on the upper floor, you reach the king suite. First you come across a ballroom, and behind it is the king's bedroom. The king's bedroom is of course impressive, but the small room on the side with a mirror and a round dome Le Cabinet aux MiroirsI recommend you not to skip it.

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After completing the castle tour, you can visit the inside once more if you wish, and then go down and take a tour in the garden. of this castle Palace of VersaillesIt is said to be the predecessor of. From this perspective Vaux le Vicomte Castle I think it's as important. Honestly Worth the Vicomte It's not as cool as that, but even though it looks small from the outside, it's a pretty big castle. I estimate it will take about an hour to tour the inside. How much time you spend in the garden is entirely up to you.

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After finishing the garden of the castle, the thing to do is to visit this magnificent Paris suburb. Maisons LafitteIt will be to discover . You will come across people walking around the streets with their horses. Maisons Lafitte It's like a corner of heaven. You can't get enough of it, especially in beautiful weather.

If you like castles, it would be useful to take a look at the list below of the castles in and around Paris. Especially A Week in Paris I'm not sure if you can put Maisons Laffitte Castle on your list if you're going to spend some time there, but 15 Days in Paris Let me tell you that if you are going to visit, you should definitely see it…

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

 

 

Web address: chateau-maisons.fr

Address: 2 Avenue Carnot, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte

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  1. We can't go anywhere right now, but we can go here too, it's close. A nice place. Thanks

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