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.

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Our Travelers’ Photos

Tonia
from Canada
Cycling in the Loire Valley
Judy, Marlyn, Alex & Jose from Mexico
Drinking Champagne at Taittinger in Reims...looking so French with the "beret"
Jim
From Australia
At the top of the Rhune mount in the Basque Country
Kathy & Bill
From the US
Biking in Burgundy for a day - near Chateau de la Rochepot
Frederick
from Canada
Enjoying some cheese
Deborah & Richard
from the US
On Omaha Beach, Normandy
Anna & Trea - From the US - in a castle in Provence
Anna & Trea
From the US
In a Castle in Provence
Elizabeth
From Canada
At her B&B in Normandy
Ron & Don
From Canada
In Burgundy
Young Nam, Albert & Myoung from the US
In the Dentelles de Montmirail, in Provence
Clemmer & Dennis
From the US
After folding the US flag in the Meuse Argonne War Cemetery - Eastern France
Michele, Jacques, Nicole, Gaetan, Joanne & Keith
from Canada
In the Loire Valley

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