The castle of Maintenon was initially built in the 12th century. It was heavily transformed in the 16th century by its famous owner, Madame de Maintenon, and…
The 17th century castle.
19th century addition.
Madame de Maintenon was a long time mistress to king Louis XIV. She raised the king's 8 bastard children he had with his previous mistress (Madame de…
The oldest part of the castle (medieval style).
Staircase.
The castle is on an artificial island built in the Eure river.