Aqueduc de Maintenon, Maintenon

Name: Aqueduc de Maintenon
Address: Maintenon, France

#3 among attractions in Maintenon

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The aqueduct of Maintenon is an unfinished work of art, located on the domain of the castle of Maintenon, crossing the valley of the Eure. It is part of the Canal de l'Eure initiated by Louis XIV in order to supply water to the castle of Versailles. Work began in 1686, but was abandoned in 1689 when the kingdom went to war against the League of Augsburg. The aqueduct has been classified as a historical monument since 1875. The two funnels have been listed as historical monuments since March 19, 1934.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°34'57"N, 1°35'6"E

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Maintenon France

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Aqueduc de Maintenon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Maintenon, Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Église Saint-Sulpice, Canal de l'Eure.

~1980 ftNW
Forts and castles, History museum, Museum
Château de Maintenon, Maintenon
10 min walk • The Château de Maintenon, nestled in the quaint town of Maintenon in France, is a testament to the country's rich architectural heritage. This stately castle, with its elegant lines and historical significance, offers a glimpse into the grandeur of French aristocracy...
6.2 miSE
Church
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Gallardon
157 min walk • The Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul church is a Catholic church located in Gallardon in the French department of Eure-et-Loir, in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
5.1 miNW
Church
Église Saint-Sulpice, Nogent-le-Roi
130 min walk • Nogent-le-Roi is a commune in the department of Eure-et-Loir in the Centre-Val de Loire region in France. It is located 27 kilometres north of Chartres and 18 kilometres south-east of Dreux.
~220 ftSW
Canal
Canal de l'Eure, Maintenon
2 min walk • The Canal de l'Eure, made necessary by the insufficient water supply for the Château de Versailles and the water features of its gardens, was designed for Louis XIV of France by his military engineer Vauban, based on preliminary surveys by Philippe de La Hire.
4.6 miNE
Church
St. Peter's Church, Épernon
118 min walk • The Saint-Pierre church is a Catholic church located in Épernon, in France.
4.8 miNW
48°38'26"N • 1°31'36"E
Golf Nogent Le Roi, Nogent-le-Roi
123 min walk • Golf
6.1 miSE
Tower
Tour dite de L'Epaule, Gallardon
156 min walk • The tower known as de l'Épaule, is a 12th century feudal keep, witness of a medieval stronghold, classified as a historical monument in 1913, located in the commune of Gallardon in Eure-et-Loir.
4.6 miNE
Memorial
Ancien cellier dit Les Pressoirs, Épernon
117 min walk • The presses are a former cellar located in Épernon, in France.
4.9 miNW
Tower
Tour du Pilori, Nogent-le-Roi
125 min walk • The Tour du Pilori is a remnant of the former Catholic church located in Lormaye, in the French department of Eure-et-Loir.
5.1 miS
Memorial
War Memorial, Jouy
131 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
1.9 miSE
Locality
Houx
48 min walk • Houx is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France, located 79 km from Paris and 20 km from Chartres.