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The Carrousel district is an emblematic building located in Fontainebleau, in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region. Dating from the 18th century, this architectural complex is distinguished by its integration south of the gardens of Fontainebleau Castle. It reflects the military and civilian urban planning of the time, while being part of the historic landscape of the city, marked by the royal presence and successive developments related to the castle estate.

Listed as historical monuments by order of 2 August 1929, the Carrousel district enjoys heritage protection as State property. This official recognition underlines its importance in the French architectural heritage. Decree No. 2024-472 of 24 May 2024 also incorporated this whole into the National Estate of Fontainebleau Castle, strengthening its legal status and preservation. The interior parts of the neighbourhood have been fully classified under the Historic Monuments by the same decree.

The Carrousel district is part of a broader historical context, that of Fontainebleau, a city deeply marked by its castle and its role in the history of France. In the 18th century, Fontainebleau remained a royal residence and an administrative and military centre. The constructions of this period, like the Carrousel district, bear witness to the logistical and symbolic needs of the monarchy, as well as the urban evolution around the royal domain. These developments served both functional infrastructure and central power symbols.

Today, the Carrousel district is located precisely at approximately 0 Avenue de Maintenon, in postal code 77300. Its location, close to the castle, makes it a key element of the historical and tourist landscape of Fontainebleau. The GPS location and data from the Merimée database confirm its anchoring in the urban fabric and its membership in the national domain, managed by the French State.

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