Who built the château de Maisons?

It was built for René de Longueil in the first half of the seventeenth century and its design is attributed to François Mansart.

Can visitors tour the inside of the château?

Yes, but only the ground floor is open for visits.

No, animals are not permitted on the grounds.

What is the entrance fee?

The adult ticket costs 9 euros.

Did any notable figures visit the château?

Louis XIV and Anne d'Autriche stayed there, and Voltaire fell ill during a visit in 1723.

Château de Maisons

Maisons Castle

Maisons-Laffitte

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Adult: €9
Child: Free

Free for Under 18, 18-25 (EU and non-European regular residents), disabled visitors and their companion, jobseekers, Pass éducation, first Sunday of January, February, March and November

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Where: Maisons-Laffitte

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Château de Maisons stands in Maisons-Laffitte (Yvelines), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 17th century, 18th century). Adult admission costs 9 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

The château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines, stands among the major achievements of seventeenth century French civil architecture, built for René de Longueil in the first half of that century. Its attribution to François Mansart makes it a key reference for understanding the shift from late Renaissance to French classicism. Visitors come for the clarity of its proportions, its grand staircase, and the memory of stays by Louis XIV and Anne d'Autriche, as well as the well known episode of Voltaire falling ill there in 1723. The listed monument can today be visited for its architecture and ground floor interiors.

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What to know

The château is a listed historic monument and only the ground floor is open to visitors.
Dogs are not allowed on site.
The adult admission fee is 9 euros.
The site opens to the public only one day a week, so the exact day should be checked beforehand.
Access is level, with no stairs required for the visit.

Practical information

Opening hours

all year round (closed on Tuesdays)

Annual closures : every Tuesday; 1 January; 1 May; 25 December

Prices

Adult: €9
Child: Free

Free for Under 18, 18-25 (EU and non-European regular residents), disabled visitors and their companion, jobseekers, Pass éducation, first Sunday of January, February, March and November

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Ground floor accessible
Dogs: Not allowed
Parking: Not verified

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Where this château is

Maisons-Laffitte · Yvelines · Île-de-France

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Address

Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines

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Château phone number

+33 1 39 62 01 49

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00087491
Period of construction: first half of the 17th century, 18th century

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Château de Maisons: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €9. Child: free. Free for: under 18, 18-25 (EU and non-European regular residents), disabled visitors and their companion, jobseekers, Pass éducation, first Sunday of January, February, March and November.
Who built the château de Maisons?: It was built for René de Longueil in the first half of the seventeenth century and its design is attributed to François Mansart.
Can visitors tour the inside of the château?: Yes, but only the ground floor is open for visits.
Are dogs allowed?: No, animals are not permitted on the grounds.
What is the entrance fee?: The adult ticket costs 9 euros.
Did any notable figures visit the château?: Louis XIV and Anne d'Autriche stayed there, and Voltaire fell ill during a visit in 1723.

Information verified on August 4, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website