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MAISONS-LAFFITTE (78)

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In the middle of the parisian North-West, the town of Maisons-Laffitte is located between the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye and the Seine.

More than a half of the town territory is a park which preserves the quietness of the dwellings.

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Maisons-Laffitte, a tourism city

Between the Seine and forest, a few kilometers from Paris, Maisons-Laffitte is opened on its castle, masterpiece of the French classicism, and invites to discover its splendid park.

Known to be the City of the Horse, Maison-Laffitte is famous for its racecourse, its prestigious trainers and its training center.

You can have all informations about Maison-Laffitte in the Tourism Office which propose circuits and conferences, documentations and advices…

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Discover the Maisons-Laffitte castle

The castle of Maisons-Laffitte in Yvelines, is a masterpiece of the french civil architecture of the 17th century, which constitutes a major reference in the history of architecture.

The castle is opened to visitors and managed by the National Monuments Centre.

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Ianchelevici museum, sculptures and drawings

Many artists came to Maison-Laffitte to find calm and inspiration, such Idel Ianchelevici, famous Belgian sculptor from Rumania, in 1950.

The Ianchelevici museum, installed since 1991 in large and beautiful middle-class house in Empire style, is located in the middle of the "Vieux Maisons" near the Castle.
You can see 60 sculptures and drawings.