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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Ricki & Craig
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Our Travelers’ Photos

Carolyn & Harry
From Australia
Cycling in the Loire Valley
Roberta & Terry
At their B&B near Aix-en-Provence
George
Enjoying a wine of glass in the B&B garden near Mont Saint Michel
Kathy, Keith, Rose & Bryan
from the US
on Utah Beach - WWII landing site, Normandy
Chee Keong & Zack
From Malaysia
On Pegasus Bridge in Normandy for the D-Day celebrations
Theresa & Bill
From the US
Between the vineyards & the lavenders in Provence
Scott
From Australia
Making "chou" buns in the Loire Valley
Scott & Linda
From Australia
In Mont Saint Michel
Stephanie & Vania
from Canada
At the top of Aiguille du Midi, by the Mont Blanc, in the French Alps
Sonia & Peter
from Canada
in Carcassonne Medieval City
Mita & Bip from the US
In Biarritz, Basque Country
Colleen & Russell
from New Zealand
Having Breakfast at the B&B

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