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Maintenon
France, France
Maintenon is a charming town in the Eure-et-Loir department of north-central France, best known for the impressive Château de Maintenon. The town is closely associated with Madame de Maintenon, the second wife of King Louis XIV, who purchased and expanded the estate in the 17th century. The château combines medieval and Renaissance architecture and is surrounded by elegant gardens designed in part by André Le Nôtre, the landscape architect of Versailles. One of its most striking features is the unfinished aqueduct built under Louis XIV's reign as part of a grand project to supply water to the fountains of Versailles. Today, Maintenon is a popular heritage destination offering historic architecture, scenic gardens, and a peaceful atmosphere. Located between Paris and Chartres, it attracts visitors interested in French history, culture, and architecture.
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28130 Maintenon, France
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