The Majestic Chateau de Maisons: Where Art Meets Architecture

[@whigparty6180]

That circular parquet floor....work of art. 💛

[@LaurenceDay-d2p]

So glad this splendid house has been preserved.

[@vivaldi1948]

Gorgeous! That parquet floor was absolutely amazing.

[@susannewendlandt5432]

Absolut atemberaubend. Das Menschen so ein Meisterwerk erschaffen können, ist immer wieder erstaunlich.

[@williamtyre523]

An amazing house, thank goodness the French government took the initiative to preserve and restore it, and making it accessible to the public.

[@jdos5643]

When I look at houses like these, I love the architecture and always wish I lived in a place like that: but for me I always see changes in them that would make them so much better. For example In chateau I would build the entire first floor higher the rest way higher taller windows and more wider. I feel that the entrance should always be grander. But I love these rare beautiful chateaus.

[@David-tm8sl]

Such a grand place. Exterior and interior are both fabulous 😊

[@ibuguru]

This has to be the most amazing and elegant "house" you have ever featured. Truly magnificent work of art and architecture. Would have loved to see so much more.

[@frankhubbard5642]

Hi Ken, I'm taking a moment at the beginning of your video to say that I'm appreciative of your going international in scope. I'm a huge fan of your format, ie discussing the life of the individual who accrued enough wealth to build these stunning works of art, and then observing the lovely details that make these oases in the desert of the normal mass produced buildings we see around us every day. Looking forward to (fingers crossed) some forays into the more ancient structures of history in Europe and further! Keep up the great work

[@frankhubbard5642]

Also, your French is LEGIT

[@ThisHouse]

I'm so glad you enjoy these videos! While I tend to focus mostly on American homes, there's a handful of older, European homes that I've been slowly gathering information and photos of. Stay tuned, Cheers!

[@2615ParkAvenueAssociates]

Of all the beautiful homes you have visited this one is my favourite for its wealth of intricate details, setting, and rich history. It's wonderful to know it can be visited, seen, and is preserved by the French people.

[@Polemodrome]

If not mistaken, the Chinese even took photos of it to build a mock replica in their country, because they LOVE shooting pre-wedding photos with this kind of setting, hahaaa

[@2615ParkAvenueAssociates]

@@Polemodrome If so, seeing photos of the Chinese prop version would be interesting. Is it just an exterior shell?

[@Polemodrome]

@@2615ParkAvenueAssociates Nope, not an empty shell. apparently it is a luxury hotel, which also holds a seminar center, a spa and a wine museum. I quote: ---- "The building - called the Zhang Laffitte - cost $50 million and now contains a hotel as well as a seminar center. Mr Zhang said: 'It cost me $50 million but that's because we made so many improvements compared with the original. 'I wanted to show how Beijing was rushing out to meet the world. We have the Forbidden City. We have courtyard homes. I wanted something universal." ---- 😂 Zhang "improved" our masterpiece. But heh, even if it's an arguably better baroque pastiche, it's still his baby, he can be proud of it.

[@2615ParkAvenueAssociates]

@@Polemodrome I will look for it. Thanks for the follow-up answer.

[@RenaeHanson-e9o]

Beautiful

[@andreaberryhill6654]

Those parquet floors are divine!

[@lynngoing508]

What a beautiful place!

[@catgaudio2265]

My favorite room was the one with the beautiful floor and ceiling!!!

[@Xavierxavou]

Merci beaucoup pour la visite ! ❤ from France

[@Mrs-u8r]

Wow, this was one of the most beautiful ones Ken outstanding work as usual. Keep up the great work. We love your videos.

[@alanmccabe5927]

An overall statement in both history and architecture…superb ⚜️👍🏾

[@garryferrington811]

This was different. It's amazing the way this building achieves both elegance and simplicity, especially after seeing all of those overdecorated gilded age edifices.

[@mileshigh1321]

Magnificent ! The statues and details, wow! There is another french Chateau' currently being restored, Château de Purnon. They have a channel, and the transformation is amazing to watch! Ken you would enjoy it and they have recreated some amazing wall paper from the 1780's from examples found in the chateau' !

[@ThisHouse]

I love following @ChâteaudePurnon 's restoration! Truely incredible work!

[@josephpiskac2781]

Beautiful fantastic! Happy it is preserved for the public. Masterpiece

[@rosepelzel4244]

Wow! That parquet floor!!! A mix of royal grandeur and a magnificent cathedral!

[@megfuchs9425]

I'd have an awful crick in my neck from looking up at these superb ceilings!

[@jenpink4298]

This is absolute perfection.

[@laurielaurie8280]

Chateau de Maisons is beautiful!

[@dontarguewithidiots7459]

Drool-worthy! I would argue that it's more elegant and better proportioned than many other places, like Biltmore.

[@jefflawrentz1624]

That’s stunningly beautiful! I’m so thankful this is saved for us to marvel at today. Thank you for the tour!

[@Portia-oc6mr]

Exquisite details in every room. The gilding above the windows in the King's Chamber got my attention., but the entire interior is spectacular. The craftmanship is out of this world, and I have to wonder if such talent is still around. The château's symmetry satisfies my fondness for balance. Thank you, Ken.

[@milliehicks7436]

Absolutely stunning and perfection!!! ❤😍

[@jimwiskus8862]

WOW!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@hickokworldwide1108]

World-class property and location. Thx for sharing.

[@KennethDelavergne]

Love the detailed ceilings and facade! 😎

[@Thomas-v9n]

Thank you, Ken! Great tour of an amazing building!

[@kendranewton9071]

All I can say is WOW!

[@michaelw.8614]

Just love these French château!

[@bethranger9883]

Absolutely Gorgeous

[@gandfgandf5826]

A great work of art.

[@virginiazequeira6258]

STUNNING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE !!!

[@Libertaro-i2u]

Yeah, imagine what it would cost to build today.

[@janedee6488]

Breathtaking inside and out

[@rickyt3961]

thank you!🏰

[@CatherineRAY-p2n]

It’s amazing! Love it

[@anteeker]

What a magnificent building! I`m so glad to see that at least some countries cherish their past and architecture, unlike the US where we can`t wait to destroy it and replace it with a parking lot or glass and steel box. Good find, Ken.

[@GreatDataVideos]

Wonderful to see a place that didn't fall into too much disrepair. I don't know anything about restoring such a place, but think the outside could use some pressure washing, if it won't harm things. It would look totally different and reveal its original beauty.

[@jeanbaker2087]

X = is read "The Tenth", not Charles X..... Love your houses. They are all fantastic. Thank you for showing them to us!😊

[@ThisHouse]

He is frequently referred to as Charles X “eks,” Charles the 10th, and/or Charles Philippe. All of these titles/modes of pronunciation are correct. Thanks for watching!

[@mrs.g.9816]

What a beautiful building, inside and out! I'm so glad the French Government stepped in and rescued this jewel.

[@Jean-sv6kk]

WOW❤❤❤❤

[@laurielaurie8280]

This Chateau reminds me of The Chateau de Purnon in France. The couple that bought the Chateau de Purnon are restoring and renovating it on their channel. I'm subscribed to their channel and I must say I am really enjoying their journey in the restoration. They have taken on a huge project but it is looking wonderful with the progress they have made so far. You should check it out 😊

[@عصام-ط9ن]

Chateau de maisons is on another level in everyaspect. It's like comparing a high end mansion to a simple house in the middle of nowhere.

[@collegeri]

I’ve never seen you before! I love your videos. I wish we could have dinner and talk about houses.

[@collegeri]

Could you do Old Westbury House on LI? I love the interiors.

[@raydunbar8985]

Beautiful job ! I hope you cover Josephine Bakers château

[@Polemodrome]

OH MY, I missed This House talking about the chateau of my hometown! It is not the most famous one, but it is known as a milestone of french architecture =)

[@mrnobody-unowen]

Have you been to Chateaux Vaux-le-Vicomte? They had some excellent gardens.

[@Libertaro-i2u]

Imagine how much a palace like this would cost to build today!

[@kathleenadams3770]

My favorite room is the dining room

[@impactive3124]

The palace was used as set for ¨Dangerous Laisons¨ with Glenn Close and John Malkovich. Beautiful building, I visited it when I was in Paris - it is small trip from th capital.

[@heatherjones6647]

X is the Roman Numeral for 10.

[@thaddeusbanks-t4t]

OMG 😮 ❤

[@portaltwo]

Is the name not actually Chateau de Maisons-Lafitte? We almost took a tour of it a few years ago while in Paris, but this was unfortunately cancelled. I believe it's named after the banker Lafitte, whom you mention in the video and who performed some restoration and developed the surrounding housing estates (hence, in English the "houses-Lafitte" nomenclature). Lovely video, Ken.

[@Polemodrome]

Both naming conventions are correct "Château de Maisons" is a diminutive, because saying the entire name all the time can be redundant.

[@عصام-ط9ن]

Hey Ken, you didn't talk about the most important thing. What makes this castle special, is that from outside you can see 3 or 4 floors. But inside it has about 10 floors.

[@Polemodrome]

If you are interested in knowing other notorious buildings from my hometown, you can still make research around the Tour Malakoff (sadly now gone) a second empire style mansion with gothic accents which was rumored to be haunted. It belonged to a celebrity. Also, the count of Clermont-Tonnerre used to have a reception room and theater on his domain, which are now demolished.

[@asylumlover]

KEN, ARCHITECTURE IS ART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKFULLY IT APPEARS THAT IN FRANCE, THEY HAVE THEIR OWN CONCEPT OF THE DEMOLITION FREE ZONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Polemodrome]

Yes, Maisons-Laffitte also has a wooded residential park area, whose layout is also strictly protected under laws. In fact, the park itself used to be part of the Chateau's domain. Mostly horse owners and rich expats live there, plus some upper middle class people on the projects. But you can still circulate around for sightseeing as the mansions there are superb. If you like camping, there is even a camping ground located in the town's island, too. If you can, come sometimes.

[@jonclassical2024]

Yout French is very good, how many years did you take language?! Sante!

[@ThisHouse]

Merci! I took French from middle school through undergrad in college.

[@lialbrown1116]

The beauty of this Chateau made me cry. I live like an animal compared to these rooms.

[@SuperMomentai]

How high is the ceiling?

[@mr.x8259]

It reminds me of Vaux-de-Vicomte.

[@BlaineShire]

Nice but too small for my dog and me.

[@garygloska7396]

Awesome but I am finding out I'm more into form than decoration

[@StamperWendy]

Great job pronouncing her name! That was a tough one...

[@VTL291]

First cmt😁

[@StamperWendy]

I think Charles X was actually Charles the 10th

[@nelsongrimaldi3926]

If this amazing house is in US, biggest possibility it will already be destroyed and replaced with a parking lot or ugly apartment building So glad it is in Europe

[@oltedders]

Charles EX of France? That's Charles the tenth. I'm a bit shocked that you missed that, Ken. Are you using AI to recreate your voice and having an android read the script for you? Hhmmm?

[@ThisHouse]

He is frequently referred to as Charles X “eks,” Charles the 10th, and/or Charles Philippe. All of these titles/modes of pronunciation are correct

[@oltedders]

@ThisHouse I beg to differ. X in French is pronounced like "eex," not "eks." Thank you for your clarification, though. That makes sense of it now. Addendum: Not wishing to belabor the point, but if you are using the correct French, you would have also pronounced his name "sharl," not CHarles. Sharl deese. I'm actually a fan of This House, not a grammar Nazi.

[@rosidae]

I like the content, but the auto-tuned monotone voice is unbearable. Please speak normally