Maisons-Laffitte is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is located in the north-western suburbs of Paris 18.2 km (11.3 mi) from the center.Maisons-Laffitte is famous for the Château de Maisons-Laffitte, built by architect François Mansart in the 17th century.