Palace courtyard

Our day at Fontainebleau Palace

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August 26th 2016
Geo: 48.4059, 2.70206Today we had a lovely day at the beautiful Fontainebleau Palace. It was just over an hour drive from Versailles. The palace has over 1500 rooms on 130 acres of parkland and gardens. It is the only royal and imperial chateau to have been continuously inhabited for seven centuries. Before starting our tour through the castle we stopped for our morning coffee in a little shop ... read more

Europe » France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more