The Palace of Fontainebleau, located in Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France, is a historic royal residence 55 km southeast of Paris. Originating as a medieval hunting lodge in the 12th century, it was transformed into a grand Renaissance palace under King Francis I in the 16th century, blending French and Italian architectural styles. Home to French monarchs from Louis VII to Napoleon III, it features opulent interiors, including the Francis I Gallery, the Throne Room of Napoleon, and Marie An