Miltoun, Francis · Boston, L. C. Page & company · leaf 244
FOlvITAlNElBt^-EAU Of all the French royal palaces Fontainebleauis certainly the most interesting, despite thepopularity and accessibility of Versailles. Itis moreover the cradle of the French Renaissance.Napoleon called it the Maison des Siecles, andthe simile was just. After Versailles,… … Fontainebleau and its Forest 181 sailles was gorgeous, even splendid, if you will; butit had not the unique characteristics, nor winsome-ness of Fontainebleau, nor ever will have, in theminds of those who know and love the Franceof monarchial days. Not the least of the charm of Fontainebleauis the…
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