Le Château de Maisons

Category: Lieu Culturel > Monument

The Count of Artois, Prince and Patron: the exhibition at the Château de Maisons-Laffitte • Tous en piste! at Maisons-Laffitte (78): ponies, horse-drawn carriages and free equestrian shows at the château • Beauty and the Beast, the show at Château de Maisons-Laffitte - our photos

Le château construit par François Mansart accueille en avril 1651 le jeune Louis XIV lors d’une fête somptueuse. Le Roi Soleil appellera plus tard sur son chantier de Versailles des sculpteurs et des décorateurs ayant œuvré à Maisons et le petit-neveu de l'architecte, Jules Hardouin Mansart. Considéré comme l’une des plus belles demeures de son temps, le domaine devient en 1777 la propriété du comte d'Artois, frère de Louis XVI et futur Charles X.

Practical information

Place
2 Avenue Carnot
78600 Maisons Laffitte
+33139620149

Route planner

Access
RER: line A, Maisons-Laffitte station
SNCF: train from Saint-Lazare

Website
http://maisons.monuments-nationaux.fr/

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Current and upcoming events

Le comte d’Artois, prince et mécène : l'exposition au Château de Maisons-Laffitte - IMG 2815

Cinderella, the new immersive show at the Château de Maisons, in Maisons-Laffitte (78)

What if Cinderella left the pages behind to step into real life? From November 6 to December 13, 2026, discover the Château de Maisons’ new immersive show in Maisons-Laffitte (78), where the tale is lived from the inside, blending historic splendor and magic up to the stroke of midnight.

Maisons-Laffitte (78): an electro open-air festival is set to take over the Château Park this summer, 2026.

For the first time in Île-de-France, Hangar, the renowned Belgian electronic music collective, will take over the Château de Maisons on Saturday, July 4, 2026, headlined by Adriatique for an open-air party that could define the summer on the doorstep of Paris.

The Château de Maisons-Laffitte, a pleasure home with a royal air, in the Yvelines department

In Maisons-Laffitte, in the Yvelines département, the town's château has all the hallmarks of a chateau, yet it was once a "simple" pleasure house! Less than an hour from Paris, it's a beautiful place to discover with family, friends or on your own.

Past events

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 : animations et concert au Château de Maisons-Laffitte (78)

Easter 2025: treasure hunt and free egg hunt at Château de Maisons-Laffitte (78)

In Maisons-Laffitte (78), Easter is celebrated outdoors with an egg hunt and a chocolate mission in the grounds of the Château de Maisons. A free, fun and tasty day to share with the family on April 6, 2026.

JEMA 2026: Meet the Masters of Art at the Château de Maisons (78)

Head to the Château de Maisons-Laffitte in the Yvelines for the European Heritage Crafts Days on April 12, 2026. Expect a celebration of France’s rich heritage, skilled artisans, and traditional craftsmanship!

Le comte d’Artois, prince et mécène : l'exposition au Château de Maisons-Laffitte

The Count of Artois, a prince and patron: exhibition at Château de Maisons-Laffitte extended – photos

Discover the exhibition “The Count of Artois: Prince and Patron” at Château de Maisons-Laffitte, running from November 14, 2025, to March 8, 2026. Over 120 pieces from the Palace of Versailles and other prestigious collections showcase the early years of the future Charles X.

Palace at the Château of Maisons in the Yvelines

Craving to step back into the elegance of 18th-century aristocratic balls? The Château de Maisons, located in the Yvelines, is hosting historical dance demonstrations on January 18, February 15, and March 1, 2026.

The 2025 Christmas Market at the Château de Maisons-Laffitte (78): artisans, horse-drawn carriages, workshops, and choir

The festive season is coming to the Château de Maisons Laffitte in style, transforming it into a veritable Christmas kingdom on December 13 and 14, 2025. For its second edition, the monument is unveiling its Christmas Market, combining crafts, entertainment, and traditions. A bright interlude to enjoy with family or friends, in the heart of a majestic estate in the Yvelines!

Château de Maisons-Laffitte - réouverture

Contes et Histoires 2025: royal entertainment at the Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte

The Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte is offering workshops and fun activities for the whole family during this new edition of Contes et Histoires, running from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026. It's a program that's sure to delight families during the Christmas holidays!

Halloween 2024 au château de Maisons à Maisons Laffitte

Halloween 2025: a giant werewolf at Château de Maisons, Maisons Laffitte (78)

This year, Halloween takes on a whole new dimension with a giant werewolf at the Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte! From October 31st to November 2nd, head for the castle in the Yvelines region (78) for a nocturnal adventure full of mystery and thrills, in a setting as historic as it is intriguing. Will you dare to unmask the criminals lurking in the night?

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: events and free concert at Château de Maisons-Laffitte (78)

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, come and discover the magnificent Château de Maisons-Laffitte, built for King Louis XIV, on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2025, in the Yvelines department! A great opportunity to discover this treasure of Ile-de-France heritage!