Just 55 kilometers from Paris is the French town of Fontainbleau, which is home to one of the largest and most famous chateaux in France. Fontainebleau was home to many French kings, including Louix VII, Francis I, and Henry's III and IV. It was also the birthplace to Philip IV, Henry III and Louis VIII. After the French Revolution, it was taken over by Napoleon Bonaparte. The palace's exterior is big and beautiful, like most French chateaux, but it's most impressive inside. The rooms are furnished and fully decorated in varying styles representing the rulers who lived there and redecorated rooms and wings to fit their own needs and the styles of the times. We highly recommend a trip to Fontainebleau to any travelers looking for a day trip from Paris.
Napoleon's original clothing are still intact! Check out his shoes, below!
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| Napoleon's actual hat! |
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| Napoleon's bidet! |
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| Napoleon's bed- notice how short it is! |
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| Ornate walls decorated in the style of the Italian Rennaisance |
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| Napoleon's Throne |
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Like most French chateaux, this one also boasts charming gardens and lakes. We came in November, so it was lovely with the leaves just turning gold and yellow.
After visiting the chateau, we headed into town for a stroll and to have lunch.
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| We had to share one more meal of "choucroute", or saurkraut and meat, before we leave France! |
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