Fontainebleau Palace, France - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Fontainebleau Palace, France

Weather: Sunny skies, 53/74F.

Route: From Paris 69 km SSE on A6.

Significance: It started as a hunting lodge in the 12th century. In the 16th century it was turned into a renaissance style palace by Francois I. Restored by Napoleon after the revolution - it was said to be his favorite place to live.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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The main palace buildings (from whc.unesco.org)

Large park surrounds the palace (from whc.unesco.org)