Chateau de Maisons Tickets

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Description

Situated merely 30 minutes from the heart of Paris, you can explore this remarkable example of French baroque architecture. Imagine yourself as Louis XIV, casually exploring the halls of the Chateau de Maisons.

Chateau de Maisons Admission

This ticket grants you access to the splendid Maisons-Laffitte castle, celebrated for showcasing some of the finest French baroque architecture in the surrounding Paris region. Crafted by the renowned architect François Mansart in the 14th century, the castle exemplifies the striking "mansards" style—characterized by distinctive black roofs adorned with windows, which you will also observe throughout the estate.

As you step inside, you'll be free to explore the opulent rooms that define the castle's interior. Among these, one room is specifically dedicated to visits from Louis XIV. Here, you can immerse yourself in the experience of his courtiers, accompanied by an informational leaflet in English that reveals intriguing details about the clandestine history of the Royal Court.

Additionally, it's essential to stroll through the gardens surrounding the Chateau de Maisons, which are an exemplary illustration of a traditional French garden and an ideal place for relaxation.

Visiting Hours

The Chateau de Maisons welcomes guests every day except Tuesdays, operating during the following hours:

From May 16 to September 15: open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
From September 16 to May 15: open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Note that on December 24th and 31st, the estate will close early at 4:00 pm.

Entry is permitted until 30 minutes before closing time.

These hours are subject to modifications, so it’s best to check for updates.

Free Entry

Admission to the Chateau de Maisons is complimentary for the following groups:

Young individuals from the European Union aged 18 to 25.
Children under 18, regardless of nationality.

General free entry is also available on the first Sunday of each month from January through March, from November through December, and during the third weekend of September.

To take advantage of the mentioned free admission, visitors must present at the ticket office a document confirming their eligibility for a complimentary ticket.

Inclus

Admission to the Maisons Laffitte Palace
Leaflet in English

Politique d'annulation

Non rimborsabile

Accessibilité

Not wheelchair accessible.

Informations importantes

Location

The Maisons-Laffitte Chateau is located in the French town of the same name. Its exact address is as follows: 2 Avenue de Carnot. To visit the monument, all you have to do is present your voucher at the main entrance, and you will be issued a ticket. If you have free admission, you may be asked for accreditation before entering the palace.

Every 6 minutes, a train on the RER A line leaves from Paris Gare de Lyon station and will take you to Maisons-Laffitte station in just 30 minutes. A 10-minute walk will take you to Avenue de Carnot. In this street, you'll find the Maisons-Laffitte palace.

Timetable

16 May to 15 September: from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 to 6 pm.
16 September to 15 May: Every day from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 to 5 pm.

On December 24th and 31st, the palace will close at 4 pm.

Final admission is 30 minutes before closing time.

These opening times are flexible and subject to changes. To find out if there will be a specific closing time on the day of your visit you can consult the following website: http://www.chateau-maisons.fr/

Free admission

Admission to the Chateau de Maisons is free for the following individuals:

Young people from the European Union between 18 and 25 years old.
Children under 18 years old, regardless of their nationality.

Admission is also free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month between January 1 and March 31, and between November 1 and December 31.

In order to acquire the free admission mentioned above, you'll have to go to the site’s ticket office and present a certifying document of your eligibility for a free ticket.