A day at Château de Fontainebleau
By: text by Guillaume Picon ; photography by Eric Sander ; [translated by Barbara Mellor]
Contributors: Sander, Eric, 1955- photographer; Mellor, Barbara, translator
Edition: English-language edition.
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 218
ISBN-13: 9782080202543
Subjects: Castles; Buildings, structures; Palaces; Château de Fontainebleau (Fontainebleau, France); Decoration and ornament; Pictorial works; History
Other titles: Château de Fontainebleau; Fontainebleau
Work titles: Jour à Fontainebleau
Description: This comprehensive, superbly illustrated volume recounts the history of the palace and brings to life the splendors of French culture and history. A visit to the exceptionally well-preserved Fontainebleau, one of the few royal residences left intact during the French Revolution, offers unparalleled access to French history, art, and architecture. From Francois I to Napoleon, and from Marie Antoinette to Joséphine, Fontainebleau sweeps the reader back in time to experience the traditions and customs of great figures throughout the history of France. Comprising more than 1,500 rooms on 130 acres of parkland and gardens, Fontainebleau welcomes more than 500,000 visitors a year.
Notes: Published simultaneously in French under title: Un jour à Fontainebleau.