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

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.

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

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

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 : animations et concert au Château de Maisons-Laffitte (78)

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!

Tous en piste ! à Maisons-Laffitte (78): poneys, calèche et spectacles équestres gratuits au château - IMG 8111 jpg

Everyone on the track! Maisons-Laffitte (78): ponies, horse-drawn carriages and free equestrian shows at the château

Ponies, horse-drawn carriage tours, equestrian shows... Maisons-Laffitte looks forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 14, 2025, for a festive day dedicated entirely to the world of horses! For the second edition of "Tous en Piste!", the Château de Maisons is transformed into a must-see venue for all horse enthusiasts, with free events and activities for the whole family.

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

This Easter, forget the classic egg hunt and plunge into a royal and enigmatic adventure! At the Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte (78), treasure hunts, mysteries and chocolate come together for a thrilling quest.

La Belle et la Bête, le spectacle au château de Maisons-Laffitte - nos photos - image00046

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2024: fun weekend at the Château de Maisons in Maisons Laffitte

Head for the Château de Maisons-Laffitte on October 19 and 20, 2024, for the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event. All weekend long, children will discover board games of all kinds.