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Fontainebleau is renowned for the large and scenic forest of Fontainebleau, a favourite weekend getaway for Parisians, as well as for the historic Château de Fontainebleau, which once belonged to the kings of France.
Palace of Fontainebleau (/ ˈ f ɒ n t ɪ n b l oʊ / FON-tin-bloh, US also /-b l uː /-bloo; French: Château de Fontainebleau [ʃɑto d(ə) fɔ̃tɛnblo]), located 55 kilometers (34 miles) southeast of the center of Paris, in the commune of Fontainebleau, is one of the largest French royal châteaux.
Fontainebleau: 800 years of history; A 1,500-room château; 130 hectares of park and gardens; Interactive maps; Plan your visit. Practical information; 10 reasons to visit the Chateau de Fontainebleau; Tours and activities; Visitors with disabilities; Prepare your stay; Frequently asked questions; What’s On and News; Become a patron. How to ...
Palace and Park of Fontainebleau. Used by the kings of France from the 12th century, the medieval royal hunting lodge of Fontainebleau, standing at the heart of a vast forest in the Ile-de-France, was transformed, enlarged and embellished in the 16th century by François I, who wanted to make a 'New Rome' of it.
Fontainebleau, town, Seine-et-Marne département, Île-de-France région, northern France, 40 miles (65 km) south-southeast of Paris by road. The town is situated in the Forest of Fontainebleau, 2 miles from the left bank of the Seine.
The history of the château de Fontainebleau spans more than eight centuries. From the Middle Ages to the present day, come and see how it has changed.
Fontainebleau is a lovely historic town 55.5 km (34.5 miles) south of Paris, France. It is renowned for its large and scenic forest that surrounds one almighty château, once a hunting lodge beloved of the kings of France. Fontainebleau is a favourite weekend getaway for Parisians, and attracts crowds of tourists.
May 18, 2023 · Fontainebleau is the French horse capital (except racing – that’s in Chantilly, even if there are races at Fontainebleau’s lovely Hippodrome de la Solle). Events are at the Grand Parquet, one of the largest equestrian stadiums in Europe.
While the name Fontainebleau first appears in 1137, in a Latin charter of King Louis VII, its construction could date back to the very beginning of the 12 th century, or even to the end of the previous one. More than just a hunting castle in the heart of the game-filled ‘Beer Forest’, this first Fontainebleau was, from the outset, honoured ...
France, Europe. Fresh air fills your lungs on arriving in the classy town of Fontainebleau. It’s enveloped by the 280-sq-km Forêt de Fontainebleau, which is as big a playground today as it was in the 16th century, with superb walking and rock-climbing opportunities.
