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Fontainebleau Forest: Where French Royal History Meets Nature
History and Geography, Architecture Shannon Pratuch History and Geography, Architecture Shannon Pratuch

Fontainebleau Forest: Where French Royal History Meets Nature

The Fontainebleau Forest blends centuries of royal history with natural beauty. Once the hunting ground of kings and home to the Renaissance Palace of Fontainebleau, today it offers hiking, climbing, and cultural discovery. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it is where France’s past and nature converge timelessly.

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