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Montereau Fault Yonneis a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Ile-de-France region in north-central France. Montereau Fault Yonne takes its name from its geographical position on the confluence of the Yonne and the Seine rivers. The history of Montereau Fault Yonne goes back to 1359, who held the town because of his Champagne ascent and lost it in front of the regent of France. Montereau Fault Yonne is also famous for being the place of one of the last victories of Napoleon on 14 February 1814. Today, Montereau Fault Yonne is a wonderful holiday destination, where tourists can enjoy the history, culture and cuisine of the place.

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Palace of Fontainbleau is located in the vicinity of Montereau Fault Yonne and alongisde Versailles, it is one of the most famous palaces in France. The palace, as it is today, is the work of many French monarchs, building on an early 16^th century structure of Francis I. The palace introduced to France the Italian Mannerist style in interior decoration and in gardens, and transformed them. The palace is wonderfully decorated and it is well worth a visit.

Musee Nissim de Camondo is located in Paris, at a couple of miles away from Montereau Fault Yonne. The museum houses what may be the finest collection of decorative arts from the late period of Louis XV. The museum was created by Count Moise de Camondo, and the house and collection were donated to Les Arts Decoratives by the count, before his death in 1935. In addition to the house, the Count also left a significant endowment to maintain the house and his collection as it is. The museum is a great place, full of history and art.

Musee Marmottan is in Paris, near Montereau Fault Yonne. Hosued in a 19^th century townhouse, tourists will find approximately 65 paintings by the great Impressionist painters. The piece of work which gave the art movement its name, Impression, Soleil Levant is here, as well as paintings of Rouen Cathedral, Gare St. Lazare, scenes from Giverny, the London Houses of Parliament and of course the water lilies. If you are passionate about art, then this is definitely the place to come and admire the wonderful paintings.