The Royal Fontainebleau Castle, France Stock Photo

Fontainebleau castle located 55 kilometers southeast of the center of Paris, in the commune of Fontainebleau, is one of the largest French royal castle. It served as a hunting lodge and summer residence for many of the French monarchs, beginning with Louis VII. Francis I, Henry II, Louis-Philippe, Napoleon Bonaparte and Napoleon III. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 for its unique architecture and historical importance.