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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Andre & Family from South Africa
"France Just For You" is the BEST way to visit France If you want to go on a tailor made self drive holiday to France, there is no better way, but to ask Emilie and Laura from France Just For You, to arrange it for you. We have traveled overseas a couple of times already, but then you have to do a lot of homework before hand, and you never know …
Michael
My wife and I are fairly seasoned travelers so when we decided to include a trip to France in our year long 50th Anniversary Celebration we wanted to do something different. We looked at group travel companies including those who specialize in "small" groups. None of them had the flavor we were looking for. In my search for somethin new I happened …
Liz & Bruce
We definitely experienced a new way of traveling : out-of-the-way places, local markets and quaint little restaurants. We met a lot of French people and other travelers and always had a great time ! We had already gone to France twice in the past, but thanks to Emily and Guilaume we rediscovered this fabulous country in a whole new way. We are …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Jim & Sarah
from the US
in love in Amboise!
Tonia & Peter
from Canada
on the Pyla sandbar near Bordeaux
Dan & Kim
From the US
Romantic time in Paris...
David & Lindsay
From the US
Celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary in France
Cynthia & Roger
from the US
in Monet's House and Gardens in Giverny
Bev & John
from Canada
in Bordeaux
Shirley & Brad
from Canada
On a honeymoon in Dordogne
Ashish, Kaushiki & Kailash
From the US
In Paris, across the Seine river from the Louvre Museum
Our guide with Jean's team
In the quicksands in Mont Saint Michel bay
Steffi & Jeff
in Chenonceau castle....romantic !
Jim
From Australia
With his guide in Provence
Amy
from the US
Enjoying a great view in Burgundy

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