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.
Palace of fontainebleau floor plan.
This is the famous napoleon room in the fontainebleau palace.
The roof alone has a surface area of five acres and covers more than 1 500 rooms.
Fɔ tɛnblo or château de fontainebleau located 55 kilometers 34 miles southeast of the center of paris in the commune of fontainebleau is one of the largest french royal châteaux the medieval castle and subsequent palace served as a residence for the french monarchs from louis vii to napoleon iii.
The gardens and outer grounds extend over 230.
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A royal hunting lodge in the middle ages king francis i s residence in the 16th century and napoleon bonaparte s favourite place to stay in the early 19th century today it attracts visitors from all over the world.
The francis i gallery which became the emperor s gallery was decorated with busts of ancient or contemporary illustrious political leaders from alexander the great to georges washington and its terrace was.
Palace and park of fontainebleau.
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The emperor s historic house.
Fontainebleau is immense and immensely varied.
As the restorer of fontainebleau napoleon i completely refurbished the palace with his throne there ensured a place in the long history of france.
I really like this photo but in the crowds of versailles its not like this.