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Ile de France, France

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The region around Paris, called Ile de France since it is delimited by five rivers, was the historic craddle of the kingdom of France. Ile de France contains a number of exceptional historical sights. The most famous palace in France, Versailles, was built to project the power of the French king Louis XIV at the height of the French Monarchy. The Fontainebleau Palace, used by kings of France since the 12th century was transformed by Francois I with Renaissance influences. The Chartres Cathedral marks the high point of French Gothic art. The nave in pure ogival style, porches adorned with fine sculptures, and the stained-glass windows, all in remarkable condition, combine to make it a masterpiece. The fortified town of Provins, which was built specifically to host the fairs and related activities, has a well-preserved medieval urban structure. The Versailles and Fontainebleau palaces and parks, Chartres Cathedral, and town of medieval fairs of Provins form four UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Entrance court of the Versailles Palace. France ( color) First floor of the Versailles palace chapel. France ( color) Horse carriages in the Versailles palace gardens. France ( color) Versailles Palace facade in classical style. France ( color) Versailles Palace. France ( color) Sculpture and basin at sunset, Versailles Palace. France ( color) Versailles Palace gates at night. France ( color) Forested alley, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Rowers and Fontainebleau palace. France ( color) Palace of Fontainebleau. France ( color) Gallerie Francois 1er, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Salon Francois 1er, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Wall decor in staircase inside Chateau de Fontainebleau. France ( color) Flamboyant and pyramidal spires, Chartres Cathedral. France ( color) Candles and nave inside Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Chartres. France ( color) Ambulatory, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Chartres. France ( color) Set of rose window with five lancets called Rose of France, Chartres Cathedral. France ( color) Facade of medieval half-timbered house, Chartres. France ( color) Street with couple walking and Caesar's Tower in background, Provins. France ( color) Mass, Saint Quiriace Collegiate Church, Provins. France ( color) Underground gallery, Provins. France ( color) Grande Arche de la Defense at dusk. France ( color) Cour d'honneur, Versailles Palace. France ( color) Facade of the Versailles palace, late afternoon. France ( color) Frontal view of the Palais de Versailles, late afternoon. France ( color) Versailles Palace walls seen from a window. France ( color) Second floor of the Versailles palace chapel. France ( color) Chapel of the Versailles palace. France ( color) Versailles Palace corridor. France ( color) Versailles Palace corridor. France ( color) Gallerie des glaces room, Versailles Palace. France ( color) Versailles Palace room. France ( color) Palais de Versailles, sunset. France ( color) Detail of facade, late afternoon, Versailles palace. France ( color) Detail of facade, late afternoon. France ( color) Fountain in the Versailles palace extensive gardens. France ( color) Flowers in formal gardens of the Versailles palace. France ( color) Hedged trees, Versailles palace gardens. France ( color) Horse carriage in an alley of the Versailles palace gardens. France ( color) Statue, basin, and facade, afternoon, Palais de Versailles. France ( color) Statue, basin, and Versailles palace facade, late afternoon. France ( color) Statue, basin, and facade, late afternoon, Versailles Palace. France ( color) Sunset over a basin in the Versailles palace gardens. France ( color) Sculptures, basin, and gardens at dusk, Versailles Palace. France ( color) Sculptures, basin, and gardens at dusk, Palais de Versailles. France ( color) Versailles Palace at night. France ( color) Cour du Cheval Blanc, Chateau de Fontainebleau. France ( color) Horseshoe-shaped staircase, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Staircase and Palace of Fontainebleau. France ( color) Chapel seen from upper floor, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Francois 1er gallery, Chateau de Fontainebleau. France ( color) Entrance of the Louis 13 room, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Salon Louis XVIII, Chateau de Fontainebleau. France ( color) Furniture, lights, and tapestry, Chateau de Fontainebleau. France ( color) Library, palace of Fontainebleau. France ( color) Queen's room, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Throne room, Palace of Fontainebleau. France ( color) Fontainebleau Palace interior with richly decorated walls. France ( color) Room with meeting table inside Chateau de Fontainebleau. France ( color) Emperor's room, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Chapel of the Trinity, palace of Fontainebleau. France ( color) Chapelle de la Trinite, lower level, Chateau de Fontainebleau. France ( color) Cour de la Fontaine, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Fountain court, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Cour des Adieux, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Palace of Fontainebleau, late afternoon. France ( color) Horseshoe-shaped staircase, main courtyard, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Hedged trees and facade, Palace of Fontainebleau. France ( color) Trees and facade, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Forested alley and palace, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Family walking in gardens, Chateau de Fontainebleau. France ( color) Chestnut trees, alley in English Garden, Palace of Fontainebleau. France ( color) Pavillion and Etang des Carpes, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Pavillion and reflection, Palace of Fontainebleau. France ( color) Trees in Palace Gardens, Fontainebleau Chateau. France ( color) Sculpture, Horse chestnut trees (Aesculus hippocastanum), Chateau de Fontainebleau. France ( color) Fountain, Fontainebleau Palace. France ( color) Basin and canal, Chateau de Fontainebleau park. France ( color) Building facing the palace, Fontainebleau. France ( color) Interior of Chartres Cathedral. France ( color) Candles, nave, and apse, Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres,. France ( color) Transept crossing and stained glass, Chartres Cathedral. France ( color) Transept, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Chartres. France ( color) Altar and apse with clerestory windows, Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres. France ( color) Sanctuary, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Chartres. France ( color) Sanctuary and vaults, Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres,. France ( color) Sanctuary and Ambulatory, Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres,. France ( color) Sanctuary and Aisle, Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres,. France ( color) Ambulatory, chapel, and stained glass windows, Chartres Cathedral. France ( color) Chapel and stained glass windows, Chartres Cathedral. France ( color) Stained glass window close-up, Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres. France ( color) Detail of stained glass window, Chartres Cathedral. France ( color) Stained glass window motif, Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres. France ( color) Brasserie, Chartres. France ( color) Boy walking in narrow street, Chartres. France ( color) Street and half-timbered house, Chartres. France ( color) Alley, Chartres. France ( color) Bridge above canal lock and willow, Chartres. France ( color) Ramparts, Provins. France ( color) Pedestrian with umbrella in narrow street, Provins. France ( color) Fence, stone house, and half-timbered house, Provins. France ( color) Street and stone wall, Provins. France ( color) Facade detail of medieval house with small windows, Provins. France ( color) Facade of stone house, Provins. France ( color) Stone houses and dome of Saint Quiriace Collegiate Church, Provins. France ( color) Mossy roofs and dome, Saint Quiriace Collegiate Church, Provins. France ( color) Interior of  Saint Quiriace Collegiate Church, Provins. France ( color) Monks praying in chapel, Saint Quiriace Collegiate Church, Provins. France ( color) Caesar's Tower, Provins. France ( color) Vaulted lower room, Provins. France ( color) Vaulted room illuminated with colored lights, Provins. France ( color) Stormy skies and village. France ( color) Concrete structures, Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport. France ( color) Barrels and sticks,  Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport. France ( color) Contemporary art installation, Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport. France ( color) Reflections in modern office buildings, La Defense. France ( color) Reflections in modern office buildings, La Defense. France ( color) Detail of Grande Arche de la Fraternite, La Defense. France ( color) Detail of Arche de la Defense. France ( color) Grande Arche at dusk, La Defense. France ( color) Grande Arche de la Defense at dusk. France ( color)
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Themes: Chartres Cathedral, Palace of Fontainebleau, Palace of Versailles, Provins Town Of Medieval Fairs