| Page Views: 217 Last Visit to Fontainebleau: May, 2007 | The Palace of Fontainebleau by roamer61 - last update: Jun 5, 2007 |
Fontainebleau is a spectacular palace located withnin a 45 minutes drive from Paris. A castle had been built on the spot dating back to the 12th Century. The original castle keep was transformed in the 15th-16th Centuries, giving rise to the magnificent palace we see today. It was further embellished in the following centuries. As a result, one can see a multitude of architectural and decorative styles from different periods.
The adjacent gardens are quite peaceful, full of flowers and other plantings. There is a giftshop on the premises. |
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angiebabe Thu Oct 11, 2007 08:44 UTC
Hi, nice little page - i was looking out for Barbizon as well but couldnt see anything to know if i was there or where! |
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