40 miles south-east of Paris, in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest, you will discover the magnificent palace of Henri II and Catherine de Medici.

Adored by the royalties of France for its proximity to Paris and abundant hunting grounds, the Chateau de Fontainebleau was a significant place throughout French history, involving emblematic individuals such as Francois I and Napoleon.

Today, it’s far away from being as crowded as Versailles castle, and is a beautiful place to visit.

On the way to Fontainebleau but much closer to Paris center is Vincennes. Situated in the suburbs of Paris, Vincennes is known for its Chateau de Vincennes, a medieval castle, its woods, Bois de Vincennes, and its zoo that just opened few years ago after huge reconstruction work.

Our Travelers’ Reviews

Naomi
Our trip was arranged and detailed well in advance, with reservations for activities and places of special interest, and free days with suggestions for things to see and do. We fell in love with Dordogne and the Paleolithic caves for which we had reserved tours, and were able to take in another cave the next day at the suggestion of our B&B hostess …
Marcia
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Peter
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Our Travelers’ Photos

Sheena & Anna
From the US
In Provence
Deborah & Richard
from the US
On Omaha Beach, Normandy
Stephanie & Vania
from Canada
At the top of Aiguille du Midi, by the Mont Blanc, in the French Alps
Pam & Rick
From the US
Tasting some oysters and white wine in the Basque Country
Shirley
from Canada
In lavender fields in Provence
Tonia & Peter
from Canada
at the Louvre Museum in Paris
Karen
from the US
Eating lunch at Jules Verne restaurant at the top of the Eiffel tower
Bev & John
from Canada
in Bordeaux
The Rimlinger Family
from Australia
Came to find out about their French ancestors
Linda, Danny & their son Chris
from the US
In Mont Saint Michel
Kathy & Steve from the US
Having dinner at the B&B in the Loire Valley
Kathy, Keith, Rose & Bryan
from the US
on Utah Beach - WWII landing site, Normandy

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