Fontainebleau (Renaissance) - the palace of the French kings.
Forest of Fontainebleau for centuries was a hunting ground of the French crown. Today, the existing palace was built on the site of the previous King Francis I. It was the first royal residence in northern Europe, devoid of any defensive function. For the construction and decoration of the king palace invited the most masters of Italian Mannerism, such as Primaticcio and Benvenuto Cellini. Fashion Mannerism from here spread throughout Europe (see. Fontainebleau School).
After the death of Francis Palace finishing work Valois Henry II and Catherine de Medici. When their lives building work was in charge of Philibert Delorme, who was a famous architect. Henry IV also favored Fontainebleau. By the palace dig about 1200-meter channel was ordered fish to angling fill it. I was forgotten and dilapidated after moving the ancestors of Louis XIV at Versailles palace, but Napoleon Fontainebleau regained its former luster, spending a lot of time here and refreshing the interiors in the spirit of his empire. Napoleon III inherited a liking for Fontainebleau, ordered the great architect Lefuel new theater building.
| Excursions | |
| Duration | 5 hours - Friday, departure 06:00 |
| Transport | excursion bus |
| What is included in the price | English-speaking tour guide, transportation, tickets to the castle |
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Fontainebleau - group tour
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