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Facts about (Fontainebleau State Park):
Overview ofFontainebleau State Park- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information :
The crumbling brick ruins of a sugar mill built in 1829 by Bernard de Marigny de Mandeville, founder of the nearby town of Mandeville, suggest an interesting history for this site, and indeed there is. The wealthy Marigny developed this area across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans as a sugar plantation until 1852. The plantation income helped support his lavish lifestyle. He named his large land holding Fontainebleau after the beautiful forest near Paris, a favorite recreation area of the Fre
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Fontainebleau State Park):
Park Offers Fishing,swimming, bird watching.The park also offers three group camps. Camp Number 1, which can sleep up to 150 people, and Camp Number 2, which sleeps 30, are located close together near the beachfront. A nearby swimming pool is available for guests at the three group camps and lodge. Camp Number 3 is located in another part of the park and can accommodate 65 people. A fishing pier with freshwater fishing is available at this camp. All group camps include dormitory sleeping areas a
Contact Information:
Address:Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Highway 190 , Mandeville, LA, 70448
Phone No:985-624-4443
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