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Chateau de Fontainebleau, France

From series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
French Chateau de Fontainebleau is a wonderful example of Renaissance architectural style. The first owner of this palace was Louis VII. Then there lived great rulers of France, among which was Napoleon III. Since 1981 this palace-park complex is in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Every year the palace is visited by more than a million tourists. The palace is situated in a unique natural area. It is surrounded with several-hundred-old forests.

Chateau de Fontainebleau, France In the early medieval times, this area was a hunting place for the royal family. In the 12th century at the place of the modern palace was a small hunting seat. There is no accurate date of the Chateau de Fontainebleau building. First official mentions go to 1137. In the 15th century, the palace was empty and it was decided to rebuild it. During this reconstruction, the palace has received its modern view.

Today this old palace is a priceless architectural monument. It became home for a number of original art exponents and historical artefacts. There has saved a gorgeous royal library, which walls and ceiling are decorated with outstanding frescos. A special interest deserves inner yards with original fountains. The main peculiarity of the palace is an old stairway. The palace has a rich art collection, the antique furniture and the precious elements of decoration. Next - Amazon Theatre


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ATM bankomat: 'Caisse Regionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Brie Picardie' located in 0.37 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Avis Location Voiture Fontainebleau' is located in 1.08 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'BP' in 1.09 km
Supermarket: 'Arnold Sarl' in 0.3 km
Parking: 'Parking Napoléon' in 0.17 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie Brabis' in 0.17 km
Police station: 'Police Nationale' in 0.48 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Le Café Impérial' in 0.16 km
Railway station: 'Fontainebleau Avon' in 2.56 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Orly Airport ORY - in 43 km
 »  Toussus Le Noble Airport TNF - in 58 km
 »  Paris - Le Bourget Airport LBG - in 63 km
 »  Charles De Gaulle Airport CDG - in 67 km
 »  Pontoise Airport POX - in 84 km
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Best hotels near Chateau de Fontainebleau

Hotel Victoria

Located in 0 km from Chateau de Fontainebleau
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Rooms: 35
The guest rooms are all decorated in a modern style with antique furniture, and one room features an original fireplace. Each has a flat-screen TV … More: photo, rates and booking
Holiday Home Charles Meunier Avon

Located in 2 km from Chateau de Fontainebleau
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Rooms: 1
For shared use: well-kept garden 300 m2. Parking in the grounds. Shop, supermarket 100 m, bus stop 200 m, railway station ''Fontainebleau'' 200 m. … More: photo, rates and booking
La Marlotte

Located in 6 km from Chateau de Fontainebleau
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Rooms: 5
The rooms at La Marlotte are decorated in a traditional style and feature both original wooden beams and antique furniture. Each one is complete with … More: photo, rates and booking
La Bonne Amie

Located in 7 km from Chateau de Fontainebleau
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Rooms: 4
The guest rooms are elegantly furnished and feature air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with DVD player and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, … More: photo, rates and booking

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