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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Jodi
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Chris
from Singapore
Truffle hunting in Dordogne
The Ko Family
from Korea
on the French Riviera
Kathie, Joan, Brian and Richard
from Canada
Biking for a day in the Loire Valley
Teri, Kennedy & Chris from the US
in Paris !
Nicolas from Australia
Nicolas
from Australia
Enjoying cider in Cancale
Tonia
from Canada
Cycling in the Loire Valley
Stéphanie & Vania
from the US
on the Aiguille du Midi peak in the French Alps (Chamonix)
Sharon & Maroun
from the US
in Burgundy
Steffi & Jeff
in Chenonceau castle....romantic !
Rose & Bryan
from the US
in Chenonceau castle, Loire Valley
Myrna & Duncan
from Canada
In Eze gardens on the Riviera
John & David
David & John from Canada
Chocolate & Wine tasting in Carcassonne

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