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

Kim
So helpful and thoughtful! We had an amazing trip thanks to their planning and insights. Highly recommend, especially if you don’t have time to research places on your own. All the b&bs were beautiful, restaurant recommendations fantastic, great suggestions of routes and stops on our longer drives and having the cell phone with our guide book …
Annette & Kids
I was very nervous to visit a country that I have never learned the language spoken so that is the reason I wanted someone to help me plan this trip with my children. Emilie was wonderful. The B&Bs that she booked were some of the very best places I have ever stayed and I have traveled quite a bit. The cell phone that we were given was priceless …
Elizabeth from the US
An amazing trip through Southern France! This is the second trip we have booked with Émilie and her talented team at France Just for You and we couldn’t be happier. Based on our inputs, they designed an excellent trip for my husband, myself, my sister and sister-in-law using the Southern France from West to East as a template. We added several days …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Nancy, Don, Jane & Ron
from Canada
In Honfleur, Normandy
Leslie & Family
from the US
A la Tour Eiffel, Paris
Marcy, Michael & their daughters
from the US
A Paris !
Rory
From the US
Enjoying a croissant at the B&B in Burgundy
Bob & Naomi
From the US
In Monet's gardens in Giverny, Normandy
Judy & Rich
from the US
in Giverny, Normandy
Lytha & Ron
From the US
Canoeing in the Dordogne region
Don with his hostess Oriana
From the US
At the hotel in Lyon
Tonya & Robert
From the US
In Versailles - Hall of Mirrors
Mona & Vernon
from the US
in Cassis creeks of the Mediterranean Sea
Teri, Kennedy & Chris from the US
in Paris !
Gary, Barbara, Lori and Ron
from the US
After a cooking class in Provence

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