If you are a fan of French castles, then you must visit this chateau. Getting to the castle from Paris is easy and convenient: RER A to the Maisons-Laffitte station, then 2 stops by bus 12 or walk 7 minutes. The castle is open daily: 10.00 to 12.30 and from 14.00 to 17.00. There are very few people. The castle was built in 1646 (construction began in 1636, finishing completed in 1651). It is considered the best building of the architect F. Mansard. The castle has changed many owners. It was owned by the aristocratic family de Longueil (under Jean de Longueil, the castle was at the zenith of glory, Voltaire often visited it, who wrote the Henriade here.→