Who lived at Fontainebleau?

Château de Fontainebleau History This residence has been a base for the French royal family – particularly its kings – since its humble beginnings as a hunting lodge, and is known to have been a favourite dwelling of King Henri II, King Henri IV and Napoleon Bonaparte.



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The residence of 34 kings and two emperors, Fontainebleau is the only château that was lived in by every French monarch for almost eight centuries.

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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.

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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…

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Guess Who's Stayed Here Past 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.

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THE BODYGUARD Filmed 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.

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Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and it has been home to 39 monarchs over almost 1,000 years. While the Castle was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, he did not live there but instead used it as a defensive base to guard the western approach to London.

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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.

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