France

A former 12th century monastery hospital, transformed during the Renaissance by Francois I into a pre-eminent palace for royalty, Fontainebleau is one of the largest French castle.

Napoleon was a huge force in restoring the chateau after the revolution and instructed his architect Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine to transform Fontainebleau into a second residence.
You will drive to Fontainebleau for a guided visit of the Palace and learn about the various styles of architecture, magnificent decor, and exquisite pieces of furniture. Inside, you will visit the "Grand’s apartments", François I's gallery, the Renaissance Halls, Napoleon I's room and museum. Outside, you'll visit the "cour du Cheval-Blanc" with the statue of Marcus Aurelius and the famous monumental horseshoe shaped stairway.