For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Château de Maisons-Laffitte has some great discoveries in store for us on September 21 and 22, 2024! 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 was confident of winning 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 2024: discover the most beautiful châteaux in Paris and the Île-de-France region
The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 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 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
There's plenty to do for the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in the Yvelines! On Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024, we're off to the many castles and museums of the 78 region that are opening their doors to you for guided tours, workshops and unique moments of good sharing. [Read more]
The château opens its doors free of charge throughout the weekend, so that you can discover its history and collections. Talking points will be set up along the way, so that our staff can answer any questions you may have, and why not share anecdotes and memories with you?
Walkers and history buffs, come and discover the towns of Sartrouvilles and Maisons Laffitte through the centuries, including the architecture of the buildings you'll be studying during this cultural walk.
Happy Heritage Days in Yvelines!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
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
www.chateau-maisons.fr
Journées du Patrimoine 2024: discover the most beautiful châteaux in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Journées du Patrimoine 2024 (Heritage Days 2024): the brilliant program in Yvelines (78)
