Marie-Antoinette obelisk, Historic obelisk in Fontainebleau, France
The stone obelisk reaches a height of 21 meters and stands at the intersection of roads leading to Moret, Bourron, Ury, and Nemours.
Constructed in 1785 under architect Pierre Rousseau's direction, the obelisk was funded through allocations intended for renovation work at the Château de Fontainebleau.
The monument bears inscriptions honoring Queen Marie-Antoinette and her children, which were erased during the French Revolution and later restored in 1864.
Located at Carrefour de l'Obélisque in Fontainebleau, the monument stands 845 meters from the Château de Fontainebleau and remains accessible throughout the year.
In 1792, revolutionaries placed a tin Phrygian cap symbolizing liberty atop the structure, which was later replaced by Napoleon's imperial eagle in 1805.
Location: Fontainebleau
Inception: 1785
Architects: Pierre Rousseau
Height: 21 m
Made from material: stone
Address: carrefour de l'Obélisque 77300
GPS coordinates: 48.39705,2.69227
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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