Originally built in the 12th and 13th centuries, it has been added to several times to make it a lovely Renaissance home. It was subsequently partly rebuilt for king Louis the 14th's 'secret' and second wife, Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon. A contribution to Weekend Reflections. More about Maintenon castle this way.Friday, 20 August 2010
Weekend Reflections: Maintenon castle, Eure et Loir, France, 2010
Originally built in the 12th and 13th centuries, it has been added to several times to make it a lovely Renaissance home. It was subsequently partly rebuilt for king Louis the 14th's 'secret' and second wife, Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon. A contribution to Weekend Reflections. More about Maintenon castle this way.
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A perfect reflection, and what can I say about the castle except that I want to go there!
Not a bad place for a secret wife. This is the kind of reflection I like more and it is really stunning"
The castel is fabulous and your photo shows its beauty perfectly!
I'll be the secret 'wife' just to live there---LOL!!
You know if you flipped this shot one would never know. great reflection. MB
So beautiful Castle and lovely reflections in this picture, great work, you are always talented with your camera!
*** I want to visit Loire Valley someday!My teacher said it's necessary at least one week to see ( not everything ) those that are more famous and charming.
****We have SUN here! Finally! :)
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Léia
Fantastic! And like tapirgal, I want to go there!! Gorgeous reflections of a gorgeous castle!
Sylvia
Capturing a reflection like this is like a dream for me. I agree with Tapirgal I want to go there.
Great shot!
Aussi parfait à l'endroit qu'à l'envers! j'y inventerais bien une histoire..
Just beautiful! A fairy tale palace.
Great photo of a beautiful castle. I looks like a postcard.
Great reflection of an awesome castle! Here is my entry.
Beautiful castle with a beautiful reflection :)
What a beautiful place. I too wouldn't mind being the secret wife if I got to live here!
OH! I'd really like to tour that castle! The reflection is gorgeous, Ciel!
Breathtaking.
Lovely reflections of a beautiful building.
Thanks for coming by!
Woah! Perfect, Ciel!
What a wonderful reflection of the castle. It seems like a mirror
Greetings from Argentina
Elisa, at Serendipity
Magnifique photo pour un château de rêve!
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Merci pour le partage et beau dimanche*******
Il est décidément superbe, ce château... Merci de partager avec nous ce mémorable endroit grâce à ces photos si agréables à contempler.
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