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Construction of the Galerie François I
- When
- 1528
- Where
- Château de Fontainebleau
Francis I began building the Galerie François I in 1528 to connect his apartments to the Trinitarian chapel.
The project started as a passageway between the King's apartments and the great chapel. This construction marked the beginning of the major renovation phase at Fontainebleau, transforming the medieval hunting lodge into a Renaissance residence.
Sources
- Palace of Fontainebleau Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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