Cour d'honneur or "Cour des Adieux" of the Palace of Fontainebleau
77300 Fontainebleau
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Description
Famous for its horseshoe staircase built by Jean du Cerceau under Louis XIII, this former bailey was used only by domestics, but its generous size meant it was soon earmarked for official parades and tournaments. The gilded eagles, that seem to beat their wings on the pillars of the large gate, are a reminder that the Emperor made this his cour d'honneur. It was also here, on 20 April 1814, that he bade his farewells before leaving for the island of Elba.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide64 m - Pl. du Gén.-de-Gaulle, 77301 Fontainebleau
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- The Green Guide203 m - Place du Gén.-de-Gaulle, 77300 Fontainebleau
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Where to sleepnearby
- From €69Le Richelieu Bacchus244 m - 4 Rue Richelieu, 77300 Fontainebleau
- From €69Hôtel Belle Fontainebleau275 m - 1 rue de la Chancellerie, 77300 Fontainebleau
- From €65Duplex Bellifontain au coeur de Fontainebleau291 m - 3 Rue du Coq Gris, 77300 Fontainebleau
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Where to eatnearby
- Monument Café Chateau de FontainebleauAround€2079 m - Pl. du General de Gaulle, 77300 Fontainebleau
- Aux grognardsAround€24234 m - 15 Rue Denecourt, 77300 Fontainebleau
- Ma SuAround€30235 m - 7 Rue Denecourt, 77300 Fontainebleau
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