The Château that inspired the construction of the châteaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte and Versailles.
Overlooking a loop of the Seine, the Château de Maisons was built in the 17th century by the famous architect François Mansart at the height of his powers: the majesty, symmetry and balance of the forms of this exemplary residence made it one of the masterpieces of its time. Without this castle, Vaux-le-Vicomte and Versailles would not exist. The castle, located in the immediate vicinity of the forest of Saint-Germain, was intended to receive the king. Louis XIV stayed there several times.
Exceptional visit: discover the small flats of the Château de Maisons! On the second floor, normally inaccessible, visit these rooms of daily life where Mansart, Lafayette and Voltaire stayed.
Opening and closing times
From 16/05 to 15/09, every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
From 16/09 to 15/05, every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.