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   Where is the palace of Fontainebleau located?

   • Palace of Fontainebleau ( / ˈfɒntɪnbloʊ / FON-tin-bloh, US also /- bluː / -bloo; French: Château de Fontainebleau [ʃɑto d (ə) fɔ̃tɛnblo] ), located 55 kilometers (34 miles) southeast of the center of Paris, in the commune of Fontainebleau, is one of the largest French royal châteaux.

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   Is Fontainebleau a king's palace?

   • Fontainebleau is not just one monarch’s palace, it belonged to them all, a “ family home ” for the kings of France, passed down from generation to generation from the Middle Ages to the 19 th century.

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   Where is Fontainebleau located?

   • Fontainebleau, town, Seine-et-Marne département, Île-de-France région, northern France, 40 miles (65 km) south-southeast of Paris by road. The town is situated in the Forest of Fontainebleau, 2 miles from the left bank of the Seine. The famous château southeast of the town is one of the largest residences built by the kings of France.

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   Was Fontainebleau a German headquarters?

   • During World War II the palace of Fontainebleau was a German headquarters. Liberated in 1944 by U.S. Gen. George Patton, it was the seat of a Western Allied headquarters from 1945 to 1965. The national forest of Fontainebleau is one of the most scenic wooded tracts in France. It covers 42,000 acres (17,000 ha); nearly a quarter of it is rocky.

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   Palace of Fontainebleau (/ ˈ f ɒ n t ɪ n b l oʊ / FON-tin-bloh, US also /-b l uː /-⁠bloo; French: Château de Fontainebleau [ʃɑto d(ə) fɔ̃tɛnblo]), located 55 kilometers (34 miles) southeast of the center of Paris, in the commune of Fontainebleau, is one of the largest French royal châteaux.

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   Palace of Fontainebleau, located 55 kilometers southeast of the center of Paris, in the commune of Fontainebleau, is one of the largest French royal châteaux. It served as a hunting lodge and summer residence for many of the French monarchs, beginning with Louis VII.

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   During World War II the palace of Fontainebleau was a German headquarters. Liberated in 1944 by U.S. Gen. George Patton, it was the seat of a Western Allied headquarters from 1945 to 1965. The national forest of Fontainebleau is one of the most scenic wooded tracts in France. It covers 42,000 acres (17,000 ha); nearly a quarter of it is rocky.

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   As the restorer of Fontainebleau, Napoleon I completely refurbished the palace, with his throne there ensured a place in the long history of France.

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   Fontainebleau: 800 years of history. Fontainebleau is not just one monarch’s palace, it belonged to them all, a “ family home ” for the kings of France, passed down from generation to generation from the Middle Ages to the 19 th century. While the medieval origins of the castle are still visible in the former keep – which dominates the ...

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   The interactive maps of the château and the fontainebleau gardens will allow you to spot yourself and prepare for your visit.

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   Nov 16, 2023 · Located southeast of Paris, the town of Fontainebleau is home to a grand palace where French monarchs lived for eight centuries, as well as verdant forests and many outdoor activities. And...