Quel roi à Fontainebleau ?
Louis XIV
Le château du « Roi Soleil » Il est tout-à-fait naturel d’associer Louis XIV au château de Versailles, où la cour s’installa dès 1682. Versailles sera, pour Louis XIV, ce que Fontainebleau avait été pour François Ier.
What is Fontainebleau famous for?
- The historic town of Fontainebleau, to the south of Paris, is well known because of two important attractions: the Chateau de Fontainebleau, and the Forest of Fontainebleau which surrounds the castle. The forest is especially popular with Parisians who want to escape from the city for the day, and the castle is one of the grandest in France.
Where is the palace of Fontainebleau in France?
- Location of Palace of Fontainebleau in France. The Palace of Fontainebleau (/fɒntɪnˌbloʊ/; French pronunciation: [fɔ̃tɛnblo]) or Château de Fontainebleau, located 55 kilometres (34 miles) southeast of the center of Paris, in the commune of Fontainebleau, is one of the largest French royal châteaux.
What to do in Fontainebleau Forest?
- Forest of Fontainebleau. The perfect contrast to the luxury of the castle, the forest that surrounds the castle is very extensive and contains numerous leisure opportunities. Of these, walking along the trails is the most popular and it is said that more than 10 million visitors a year walk through the forest.
How long does it take to walk to Fontainebleau?
- You can also walk to the castle, which takes about 30 minutes if you follow the direct route, which is well signposted, or 45 minutes if you take the route through the town centre. The train fare from Paris to Fontainebleau costs around 18 euros return and standard admission to the castle is about 11 euros.
