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

Judy
I can echo everything that has been said in the previous three reviews. The personalization of this entire trip was incredible and Emilie communicated quickly and completely, both in the planning of the trip and after we were in France. My husband and I were spending four weeks in France in celebration of our 50th anniversary. We were a little …
Robert & Karen
Anyone planning a trip to France, whether for the first time or for the twelfth (like me), will benefit from the fabulous itinerary that Emilie can craft for you. My husband and I just returned from 2 1/2 weeks in the Medoc and the Loire Valley that Emilie planned for us: top-notch historic B&Bs with character, charming friendly hosts and sumptuous …
Anshu & Family
One of the best planned and personalised travel experiences that my family and I have ever had. From information on how to go about navigating the toll machines on the highways; a range of brilliant restaurant recommendations in every town and village that we visited; interesting daily itineraries and extremely hospitable and generous hosts at all …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Leslie & Bob
from the US
in Cassis Creeks near Marseille in Provence
Ginette, Craig, Bev & Dan again
from the US
Having breakfast on their private terrace near Aix en Provence
Mona, Yvette, Vernon, David
from the US
in Mont Saint Michel Bay in Normandy
Dennis
from Australia
Hiking in the Dentelles in Provence
Sandy & Dennis
from the US
In Paris by Notre Dame Cathedral
Mike & Lynda
from the US
Wine Tasting in Bordeaux
Harry & Caroline
From Australia
Wine & Cheese Tasting
The Loo Family
From Malaysia
Visiting an out of the beaten track abbey in the Loire valley, with its owner
Sally & Mike
From the US
With their hosts in the Loire Valley
The Loo Family
From Malaysia
At the breakfast table in the Loire Valley
Margaret & Peter
from Canada
On the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Rose & Bryan
from the US
in Chenonceau castle, Loire Valley

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