Maison Royale de Saint-Louis

The Maison Royale de Saint-Louis was established on June 15, 1686, at Saint-Cyr (now the commune of Saint-Cyr-l'École, Yvelines) in France by King Louis XIV at the request of his secret second wife, Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon. The school was designed to provide education for girls from impoverished noble families and marked an evolution in female education under the Ancien Régime.

The establishment lost its leading role following the deaths of Louis XIV and Françoise d'Aubigné, but it continued to operate until March 1793, when it closed due to the French Revolution. The empty buildings were later taken over by the École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr in 1808.

Architecture

The Maison Royale de Saint-Louis was a palace-style castle, reflecting the architectural preferences of King Louis XIV. However, no specific details about its layout or design are available.

Location

The Maison Royale de Saint-Louis is located on RN 36 in Gbangnito, Benin.

Current Status and Use

No information is available regarding the current status and use of the Maison Royale de Saint-Louis.

Heritage Status

No heritage status information is available for this location.

Visiting Information

No visiting information is available for the Maison Royale de Saint-Louis.

Notable Features and Rooms

No notable features or rooms are mentioned in available sources.

1. The Maison Royale de Saint-Louis was established on June 15, 1686, at Saint-Cyr (now the commune of Saint-Cyr-l'École, Yvelines) in France by King Louis XIV at the request of his secret second wife, Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon.
2. The school was designed to provide education for girls from impoverished noble families and marked an evolution in female education under the Ancien Régime.
3. The establishment lost its leading role following the deaths of Louis XIV and Françoise d'Aubigné, but it continued to operate until March 1793, when it closed due to the French Revolution.
4. The empty buildings were later taken over by the École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr in 1808.