Title: A day at Château de 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.
Subjects: Castles, Buildings, structures, Palaces, Château de Fontainebleau (Fontainebleau, France), Decoration and ornament, Pictorial works, History, France, history, Buildings
Places: Fontainebleau (France), Fontainebleau, France