Week 2, Fontainebleau City

We had so much fun climbing it was hard to leave the rocks. But, there is so much more to see! So Anna and I decided to visit the city of fontainebleau and take some guided tours. Our first stop was at a local guide service, Le meilleur de la France or,The best of France, as the locals say. Our tour was amazing. We saw castles and museums. I could not believe the culture her. Here is an example of what we saw in the picture. Located 35 miles away from Paris, the castle of Fontainebleau is one of our favourites in France because it has most of its original furniture and it feels more intimate as well.

On the way down to Fontainebleau, we stoped in Barbizon, an artistic center in the 19th century.

We also visited the chateau of Fontainebleau, castle where most of the Kings of France and Emperors stayed for hunting in the immense royal forest.

The architectural elements are from the 16th to the 19th century. In the 16th century, Henry II and Catherine de Medici commissioned architects Philibert Delorme and Jean Bullant to build a new palace on the site. Italian Mannerist artists Rosso Fiorentino and Primaticcio came to assist in the interior decoration, helping to found the School of Fontainebleau.

Fontainebleau was Napoleon's favourite residence. In 1814 he resigned there and bade farewell to his troops before going into exile to Elba."

This tour was so amazing! The architecture, the decor, the detail. All so amazing! If you are in the area, I high suggest checking it out!

Until next time,

Au revoir!