Maisons-Laffitte Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
commune in Yvelines, France
About Maisons-Laffitte
The original château and surrounding 300-hectare park was built in the 17th century by René de Longueil, a minister in the cabinet of Louis XIV. Maisons-Laffitte developed its modern character in the 19th century after the estate of the Château was bought by the banker Jacques Laffitte in 1818, who also gave the town (which had previously been known solely as Maisons) its current name. His later role as minister in the cabinet of the constitutional monarch Louis-Philippe ended up being a major burden to his finances, and so from 1833 he ended up being forced to divide up most of the Parc de Maisons-Laffitte for residential development. However, he was also anxious to safeguard the character of the area, and created a "town made up of country houses" for wealthy Parisians in search of fresh
Top Attractions in Maisons-Laffitte
Explore the best things to see and do in Maisons-Laffitte:
- ★Chateau de Maisons-Laffitte
- ★Maisons-Laffitte Equestrian Centre
- ★Maisons-Laffitte Racecourse
- ★Parc de Maisons-Laffitte
- ★Pony Club du Parc
- ★USMT Section Equitation
Where to Eat in Maisons-Laffitte
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Restaurant Santa Monica
Where to Stay in Maisons-Laffitte
- 🏨Camping Sandaya Paris Maisons-Laffitte
- 🏨Hotel Bleu France
- 🏨ibis Maisons-Laffitte
- 🏨Magnolia Cottage
Maisons-Laffitte Travel Guide Sections
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