Château de Maintenon is a Renaissance château in Maintenon, Eure-et-Loir (Centre-Val de Loire), France, and a filming location for Le Professionnel (The Professional) (1981), Fanfan la Tulipe (1952) and Captain Fracasse (Le Capitaine Fracasse) (1961). Dating to the 13th-18th century.
Location: Maintenon, Eure-et-Loir (Centre-Val de Loire), France
Verified facts
- Located in Maintenon, Eure-et-Loir (Centre-Val de Loire)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11597, SRC-11598 - Appeared in Le Professionnel (The Professional) (movie, 1981)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11597, SRC-11598, SRC-11599 - Appeared in Fanfan la Tulipe (movie, 1952)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11598, SRC-11600, SRC-12422 - Appeared in Captain Fracasse (Le Capitaine Fracasse) (movie, 1961)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-12075, SRC-12076, SRC-12420 - Historic designation: Monument historique (classified 1944)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12294, SRC-13110, SRC-12855 - Architectural style: Renaissance
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12294, SRC-13110, SRC-13150 - Built in 13th-18th century
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12294, SRC-12295, SRC-12421, SRC-13577 - Historic designation: Monument historique (classified by decree of 25 July 1944)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12294, SRC-12296, SRC-12421, SRC-12855
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11597 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Professional_(1981_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11598 — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Maintenon (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11599 — https://cinephileenvoyage.com/2021/04/15/un-professionnel-chez-mme-de-maintenon/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11600 — https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/centre-val-de-loire/eure-et-loir/chartres/belmondo-b (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12075 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Fracasse_(1961_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12076 — https://fr.shopping.rakuten.com/offer/buy/240227106/le-capitaine-fracasse-film-1961-pierre (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12294 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Maintenon (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12295 — https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Maintenon (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12296 — https://monumentum.fr/monument-historique/pa00097146/maintenon-chateau (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12420 — Le Capitaine Fracasse (film, 1961) — Wikipédia (fr) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12421 — Plateforme Ouverte du Patrimoine (POP) — base Mérimée, Ministère de la Culture, notice PA00097146 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12422 — L2TC.com — Lieux de Tournage Cinématographique, Fanfan la Tulipe (1952) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12855 — Musée du Patrimoine de France — Château de Maintenon (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13110 — https://www.escapadeshistoriques.fr/post/chateau-de-maintenon-histoire-et-architecture (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13150 — Patrimoine-Histoire.fr — Maintenon, le château (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13577 — Château de Maintenon official website — L'histoire du château (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Captain Fracasse filmed?
Château de Maintenon, in Maintenon, Eure-et-Loir (Centre-Val de Loire), is a real-world filming location used for Captain Fracasse. This property has also appeared on screen in Fanfan la Tulipe, Le Professionnel.
Where was Fanfan la Tulipe filmed?
Château de Maintenon, in Maintenon, Eure-et-Loir (Centre-Val de Loire), is a real-world filming location used for Fanfan la Tulipe. This property has also appeared on screen in Captain Fracasse, Le Professionnel.
Where was Le Professionnel filmed?
Château de Maintenon, in Maintenon, Eure-et-Loir (Centre-Val de Loire), is a real-world filming location used for Le Professionnel. This property has also appeared on screen in Captain Fracasse, Fanfan la Tulipe.
Where is Château de Maintenon located?
Château de Maintenon is located in Maintenon, Eure-et-Loir (Centre-Val de Loire).