World Heritage Identification Number: 160
World Heritage since: 1981
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇫🇷 France
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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The Palace and Park of Fontainebleau: A Royal Residence and National Museum
The Palace and Park of Fontainebleau, situated approximately 55 kilometers southeast of Paris, stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural evolution of France. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, this grand palace has been a significant part of the French royal court since the 12th century.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Used by the kings of France from the 12th century, the medieval royal hunting lodge of Fontainebleau, standing at the heart of a vast forest in the Ile-de-France, was transformed, enlarged and embellished in the 16th century by François I, who wanted to make a 'New Rome' of it. Surrounded by an immense park, the Italianate palace combines Renaissance and French artistic traditions.
Encyclopedia Record: Palace of Fontainebleau
Palace of Fontainebleau, located 55 kilometers southeast of the center of Paris, in the commune of Fontainebleau, is one of the largest French royal châteaux. It served as a hunting lodge and autumn residence for many of the French monarchs, including Louis VII, Francis I, Henry II, Louis-Philippe, Napoleon I, and Napoleon III. Though the monarchs only resided there for a few months of the year, they gradually transformed it into a genuine palace, filled with art and decoration. It became a national museum in 1927 and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 for its unique architecture and historical importance.Additional Site Details
Area: 144 hectares
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: 48.40194444 , 2.698055556
