For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, the Château de Maisons-Laffitte has some wonderful discoveries in store for us on September 16 and 17, 2023! This cultural weekend offers you the chance to follow in the footsteps of our history and our châteaux in the Ile-de-France region, but also to visit places that are usually inaccessible. Jean René de Longueil imagined this wealthy residence on the edge of the forest of Saint-Germain en Laye at a strategic location, precisely on the path leading the king from the Château du Louvre to the Château de Saint-Germain en Laye. The idea was ingenious: to meet the king by offering him a short break during his journey.
The nobleman then called on Mansart to build the edifice, which was inaugurated in April 1651 at a celebration for the young Louis XIV. With this strategy, Jean René de Longueil earned the king's good graces. He even went so far as to reserve a wing of the building for him, with theKing's Apartment, including a ballroom designed for the Sun King, as well as a bedroom with an interlocking domed ceiling. Discover almost 300 years of history with activities for young and old!
Journées du Patrimoine 2023: discover the most beautiful châteaux in Paris and the Île-de-France region
The Journées du Patrimoine 2023 is also an opportunity to visit the châteaux of the Île-de-France region, often free of charge! Kings and queens, princes, emperors, nobles of all kinds... Follow in the footsteps of these great figures of French history and discover their magnificent homes, on September 16 and 17, 2023. [Read more]
There's plenty to do for the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in the Yvelines! On Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023, we're off to the many castles and museums of the 78 region to open their doors to you for guided tours, workshops and unique moments of sharing. [Read more]
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Happy Heritage Days in Yvelines!
Dates and Opening Time
On September 16th, 2023
Location
Le Château de Maisons
2 Avenue Carnot
78600 Maisons Laffitte
Access
RER: line A, station Maisons-Laffitte SNCF: train from Saint-Lazare From Paris-La Défense: underground towards Cergy-Pontoise, A 86, exit Colombes ouest, Bezons towards Poissy via the N 192 then the N 308
Prices
Free
Official website
journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr
Journées du Patrimoine 2023: discover the most beautiful châteaux in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Journées du Patrimoine 2023 (Heritage Days 2023): a must-see program in Yvelines (78)
