Château de Fontainebleau

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“The true home of kings, the house of ages”
(Napoleon in Saint Helena, August 1816)

With over 1500 rooms at the heart of 130 acres of parkland and gardens, Fontainebleau is the only royal and imperial château to have been continuously inhabited for seven centuries. A visit to Fontainebleau opens up an unparalleled view of French history, art history and architecture.

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The Royal Elephant

Rosso Fiorentino, fresco

Admire the Royal Elephant scene in the Francis I gallery. The elephant is designed to represent wisdom and royalty, whilst the stork at its feet represents filial devotion, thereby celebrating Francis I’s wisdom and virtue.

The Grand Parterre

Created by André Le Nôtre and Louis Le Vau

The Grand Parterre is the largest formal garden in Europe. It was Louis XIV’s greatest architectural achievement at Fontainebleau.

The Chinese Museum

The Empress Eugenie’s collection

The Chinese Museum and rooms built to Eugenie’s specifications in 1863 housed her collection of Far-Eastern treasures.

Lana Del Rey video clip shot in the château de Fontainebleau

Last October, the château de Fontainebleau welcomed for the first time the shooting of a video clip. For three days, the castle served as settings for the video "Born To Die" from the American singer Lana Del Rey. Released December 15, 2011, the video clip shows the castle and its beautiful scenery.