Contrary to the folk etymology, the name comes from the medieval compound noun of fontaine, meaning spring (fountainhead) and fountain, and blitwald, consisting of the Germanic personal name Blit and the Germanic word for forest.
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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.
A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau Miami Beach merges striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology into a vibrant guest experience.
Guess Who's Stayed HerePast guests of this hotel include Elvis Presley, Bob Hope, Lucille Ball and Judy Garland to name a few. It has even been said the hotel was forced to have armed guards standing by to prevent those who weren't guests of the hotel from entering and catching a glimpse of these celebrities.
THE BODYGUARDFilmed primarily on the grounds of Fontainebleau, the blockbuster hit starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner in the romantic thriller. The iconic singer plays a superstar who is being stalked and sent death threats, while Kevin Costner plays her bodyguard.
Geology. The boulders in Fontainebleau are erosive remnants from the Oligocene age, relatively young in geological terms. Their appearance may have been accentuated by localised mineralisation (silicification) of the sandstone rock, forming large nodules.
In 1601, when his heir (the future Louis XIII) was born in Fontainebleau, the palace, richly enlarged and embellished, became the cradle of the Bourbon royal dynasty, and found its way back into history…
The Hall of Mirrors, the most famous room in the Palace, was built to replace a large terrace designed by the architect Louis Le Vau, which opened onto the garden.