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. ), then the Marquis de Saucur, since 1777 - Count d'Artois - brother of Louis XVI Louis and the future Charles X, since 1804 - the Napoleonic marshal J. Lann, in 1818 the castle went to the banker J. Laffite. Unfortunately, in 1835. most of the buildings around the castle were lost (stables, arena, gallery and reservoir for horses), as well as an extensive park around the castle. In 1905
The castle, under public pressure, was bought by the state to save it from demolition. Since 1912, it has been available for inspection by anyone. The visit is paid.
Unfortunately, the castle does not have an audio guide in Russian or a brief description, and there is practically no park. Therefore, it is better to read the information about the castle in advance in order to be prepared for viewing. I was a little disappointed by the unkempt interior decoration and the low occupancy of the premises. It can be seen that it is not advertised, there are few tourists and, accordingly, little income. It is available for weddings and events. If restored, it would be great.
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. ), then the Marquis de Saucur, since 1777 - Count d'Artois - brother of Louis XVI Louis and the future Charles X, since 1804 - the Napoleonic marshal J. Lann, in 1818 the castle went to the banker J. Laffite. Unfortunately, in 1835. most of the buildings around the castle were lost (stables, arena, gallery and reservoir for horses), as well as an extensive park around the castle. In 1905
The castle, under public pressure, was bought by the state to save it from demolition. Since 1912, it has been available for inspection by anyone. The visit is paid.
Unfortunately, the castle does not have an audio guide in Russian or a brief description, and there is practically no park. Therefore, it is better to read the information about the castle in advance in order to be prepared for viewing. I was a little disappointed by the unkempt interior decoration and the low occupancy of the premises. It can be seen that it is not advertised, there are few tourists and, accordingly, little income. It is available for weddings and events. If restored, it would be great.
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