Fontainebleau Castle in the Sunlight

The majestic Château de Fontainebleau stands proudly under a clear blue sky at what appears to be midday sun casting short shadows across its Renaissance architectural splendor. French flags flutter atop two of its turrets while symmetrically placed windows reflect the bright sunlight. A stone balustrade leads up to an ornate entrance flanked by manicured greenery, inviting visitors into this historic palace that has been both royal residence and a UNESCO World Heritage site since medieval times.