Palace of Fontainebleau

The Palace of Fontainebleau (/fɒntɪnˌbloʊ/; French pronunciation: ​[fɔ̃tɛnblo]) or Château de Fontainebleau is located 55 kilometres (34 miles) southeast of the centre of Paris, and is one of the largest French royal châteaux. The medieval castle and later château was the residence of French monarchs from Louis VII through Napoleon III. Napoleon I abdicated his throne there before being exiled to Elba. Today it is a national museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is located in the commune of Fontainebleau.

Palace of Fontainebleau

The Palace of Fontainebleau (/fɒntɪnˌbloʊ/; French pronunciation: ​[fɔ̃tɛnblo]) or Château de Fontainebleau is located 55 kilometres (34 miles) southeast of the centre of Paris, and is one of the largest French royal châteaux. The medieval castle and later château was the residence of French monarchs from Louis VII through Napoleon III. Napoleon I abdicated his throne there before being exiled to Elba. Today it is a national museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is located in the commune of Fontainebleau.