Palace of Fontainebleau, Renaissance palace in Fontainebleau, France.
The Palace of Fontainebleau extends across 1500 rooms, displaying architectural elements from medieval times through the Renaissance period with ornate galleries and chambers.
French monarchs from Louis VII to Napoleon III utilized this residence for over eight centuries, making it the longest-inhabited royal palace in France.
The First School of Fontainebleau, established by Italian artists Rosso Fiorentino and Primaticcio, shaped French Renaissance art through their decorative work in the palace.
The palace opens daily from 9:30 AM, with extended hours during summer months and provides guided tours in multiple languages throughout its state apartments.
The Throne Room retains its original Napoleon-era decorations from 1804, including the imperial throne and eagle-adorned ceiling medallions.
Location: Fontainebleau
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Address: place du Général-de-Gaulle
Website: https://chateaudefontainebleau.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.40222,2.70056
Latest update: June 29, 2025 19:54
The castles near Paris display French history through their architecture, gardens and interiors. These buildings served as residences for kings, emperors and nobles. Each castle presents a distinct period, from medieval fortresses to Renaissance palaces. The collections include furniture, artworks and historical artifacts.
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Petit train du château de Fontainebleau
211 m
Gallery of Francis I
46 m
Chinese Museum
250 m
Municipal theater of Fontainebleau
233 m
Hôtel de Ferrare
298 m
France and England Hotel
303 m
Londres Hotel
338 m
Musée national du Château de Fontainebleau
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Palace Theatre of Fontainebleau
216 m
Hôtel du Tambour
382 m
Launoy Hotel
341 m
Hôtel de la Surintendance des Bâtiments
271 m
Marteau House
319 m
Hôtel de la Galère
353 m
Immeuble, 2 rue du Château
214 m
Immeuble, 3 rue Royale
299 m
Immeuble, 5 rue Royale
327 m
Hôtel de la Prévôté
201 m
Diana of Versailles, Jardin de Diane
60 m
Odysseus, Palace of Fontainebleau
110 m
Monument to Rosa Bonheur
197 m
Saltarello dancer, Palace of Fontainebleau
74 m
Place du Général-de-Gaulle
281 m
Chapelle Saint-Saturnin du château de Fontainebleau
55 m
Chapelle de la Trinité
83 m
Deux chiens de Fô. Château de Fontainebleau
104 m
Montebello Street
220 m
Immeuble, 4, 6 rue Royale (Fontainebleau)
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