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Château de Fontainebleau
The Royal Chateau of Fontainebleau is the largest of the French royal chateaux. Used by the kings of France from the 12th century, the medieval royal palce of Fontainebleau, was transformed, enlarged and embellished in the 16th century by François I, who wanted to make a ''New Rome'' of it. Surrounded by an immense park, the palace combines Renaissance and French artistic traditions.
Château de Fontainebleau mini guide
| Guide point | Details |
|---|---|
| Department: | Paris and surrounding area > Ile de France > Seine-et-Marne > |
| Address:: | Pl. du General-de-Gaulle, Fontainebleau 77300 |
| Switch board number: | +33 (0)1 60 71 50 70 |
| Email address: | contact.chateau-de-fontainebleau@culture.fr |
| Visit owner's personal website: | http://en.chateaudefontainebleau.net/ |
| Public Transport: | From Paris, by A6 motorway or the train, "Lyon Station" (45 min of way). A regular service of bus serves the castle from the station of Fontainebleau - Avon (15 min of way). |
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