The word chateau barely seems to do the place any justice. It really is a palace of grand proportions. This is Fontainebleau, the famous royal chateau an hour south of Paris. It is surprising that a number of the furnishings are originals. The chateau was kept in good shape during the revolution, and was used by subsequent rulers.
A royal bedroom above, with ceiling detail below.
Tapestries are large and frequent.
Looking into the chapel from the gallery.
An ornate door.
An important and lavishly decorated main hallway.
Hallway details.
A fireplace.
The Ballroom and detail below.
Another fireplace. It seems too good to use.
The wall and ceiling detail of a stairway.
Room details.
Another main hall.
A royal bedroom.
The throne room above.
The chapel from the main floor.
An incredible building. I can't imagine how the state can afford to maintain this place. Of coarse, it is surrounded by thousands of hectares of forest land as well. Worth the trip in spite of the rain and road traffic.
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