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    Overview

    Fontainebleau is a commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. It is located 55.5 kilometres (34.5 mi) south-southeast of the centre of Paris. Fontainebleau is a sub-prefecture of the Seine-et-M… See more

    Tourism

    Fontainebleau is a popular tourist destination; each year, 300,000 people visit the palace and more than 13 million people visit the forest.
    The forest of Fontainebleau surrounds the town and d… See more

    Transport

    Fontainebleau is served by stations on the Transilien Line R: Fontainebleau–Avon, Fontainebleau-Forêt and Thomery. Trains run from Paris to Montereau and Montargis. Fontainebleau–Avon station, the closest to the centre … See more

    Hospital

    Fontainebleau has a campus of the Centre hospitalier Sud Seine et Marne. See more

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    Why is it called 'Fontainebleau'?
    According to the official chateau history, "Fontainebleau" took its name in the 16th century from the "Fontaine Belle-Eau", a natural fresh water spring located in the English garden not far from the chateau. The name means "Spring of beautiful water". In the 19th century the spring was rebuilt to flow into an octagonal stone basin. [ 4 ][ 5 ]

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    Why is Fontainebleau called Bellifontains?
    Inhabitants of Fontainebleau are called Bellifontains. According to the official chateau history, "Fontainebleau" took its name in the 16th century from the "Fontaine Belle-Eau", a natural fresh water spring located in the English garden not far from the chateau. The name means "Spring of beautiful water".

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    Where is Fontainebleau located?
    It is located 55.5 kilometres (34.5 mi) south-southeast of the centre of Paris. Fontainebleau is a sub-prefecture of the Seine-et-Marne department, and it is the seat of the arrondissement of Fontainebleau. The commune has the largest land area in the Île-de-France region; it is the only one to cover a larger area than Paris itself.

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    What is the history of the Château de Fontainebleau?
    The history of the château de Fontainebleau spans more than eight centuries. From the Middle Ages to the present day, come and see how it has changed.

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    What is Fontainebleau famous for?
    Fontainebleau is renowned for the large and scenic Forest of Fontainebleau, a favourite weekend getaway for Parisians, as well as for the historic Château de Fontainebleau, which once belonged to the kings of France. It is also the home of INSEAD, one of the world's most elite business schools. Inhabitants of Fontainebleau are called Bellifontains.

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    Was Fontainebleau a German headquarters?
    During World War II the palace of Fontainebleau was a German headquarters. Liberated in 1944 by U.S. Gen. George Patton, it was the seat of a Western Allied headquarters from 1945 to 1965. The national forest of Fontainebleau is one of the most scenic wooded tracts in France. It covers 42,000 acres (17,000 ha); nearly a quarter of it is rocky.

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