Chateau de Maintenon, built 13th - 18th century, and from 1674, residence of Madame de Maintenon, 1635-1719, second wife of King Louis XIV, at Maintenon, Eure-et-Loir, France. This view is of the south elevation, with the Cour d'Honneur flanked by the east and west wings, with the 13th century keep on the left, and in front, the parterre, designed by Andre Le Notre, and moat. The castle is listed as a historic monument. Picture by Manuel Cohen