Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne) – Berceau du Roi de Rome

The Postcard A postally unused carte postale published by F. David, 21 Rue des Réservoirs, Versailles. The Palace of Fontainebleau The Palace of Fontainebleau, or Château de Fontainebleau, is located 55 kilometers (34 miles) southeast of the centre of Paris. The castle and subsequent palace served as a residence for French monarchs from Louis VII… Continue reading Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne) – Berceau du Roi de Rome

Fontainebleau – Le Berceau du Roi de Rome Prior to 1930

The Postcard A postally unused carte postale that was published by L. Menard of Fontainebleau. The card was posted in the Rue Hippolyte Lebas, Paris on Wednesday the 17th. September 1930. The postmark over the 90c stamp states: ‘Utilisez la Poste Aerienne.’ The card was sent to: Miss Y. H., Broad Street, Seaford, Sussex, Angleterre.… Continue reading Fontainebleau – Le Berceau du Roi de Rome Prior to 1930