René de Longueil

Who they were

René de Longueil was a senior magistrate at the Parlement of Paris. In 1633 he decided to build a château on his family estate at Maisons and entrusted the work to François Mansart. The residence was intended to display his family’s position and accommodate royal visits. Longueil’s role is that of commissioner and host; Mansart’s is the architectural authorship.

Centre des monuments nationaux — history of Château de Maisons

Connection to the palace

Commissioner; employed François Mansart: Château de Maisons.

See the palace page for visitor access, official websites and attendance data.

Short biography checked on 9 October 2026. Dates above distinguish lifespan, office and construction; this is not a complete biography.