An Exceptional Built Heritage
The Castle is the most often cited architectural symbol of Maisons Laffitte.
However, it is only part of the immense architectural heritage that Maisons Laffitte possesses.
In addition to the 20 buildings listed as Historic Monuments , 295 other houses, residences, villas and buildings are listed in the Elements of Built Heritage to Protect.
This protection is granted because of the unique urban, architectural or landscape characteristics of each of its buildings: any demolition, modification is prohibited or strictly regulated.
Of these 295 Protected Buildings, 97% (287) of them are Villas and Individual Houses ...
... only 8 of them are Apartment Buildings! Here are some examples, taken from the Maisons Laffitte Local Urbanism Plan
71, rue des Cotes, for its sculptures and moldings
7, rue de la Muette, remarkable for its particularly elaborated facade
14, rue de Lorraine, exceptionnal for many reasons
This site offers to share the History of one of these very rare Remarkable Heritage Buildings, classified under number 180, located at 14, rue de Lorraine: Residence La Lorraine
The Mansion La Lorraine occupies a unique place among this 8 rare Apartments Buildings in Maisons Laffitte: located in the heart of the city, its style is timeless, its state of conservation is exceptional.