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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Myrna & Don
We are experienced travelers world-wide, generally organizing our own itinerary or having a travel group help us with a tour-for-two, and a personal guide, in several select locations. This was our first visit to France. So to be on our own with the guidance and extremely comprehensive written support of France Just For You was just remarkable and …
Linda & Michael
When we received our packet, I was amazed with all the info. Emilie put into it for our trip. We needed more time in the day for places on our daily agenda that we did not get a chance to visit. We will just have to return and finish them on the next trip to the Loire. Flo and Phil's, Les Bournais was a charming place with wonderful accommodations …
Ellen & Rob
We have just return from an amazing holiday arranged by France Just for You - visiting Paris, Vimy Ridge, Normandy (D-Day Beaches) and Mont Saint Michel. Emilie listened to what our wishes were and arranged everything in great detail. The accommodations (hotels and bed and breakfasts) all had so much charm and character - the hosts were very …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Deborah & Richard
from the US
On Omaha Beach, Normandy
Bonnie & her 2 daughters
from Canada
In Ménerbes, Provence
Teri, Kennedy & Chris from the US
in Paris !
Linda, Danny & their son Chris
from the US
In Mont Saint Michel
Linda
From Australia
Making Chou-Buns at Valerie's
Stéphanie & Vania
from the US
on the Aiguille du Midi peak in the French Alps (Chamonix)
Dennis
from Australia
Hiking in the Dentelles in Provence
Shanna & Mike
from the US
For their First Wedding Anniversary in Provence
Naz & Mounir
On a side-car tour in the Loire Valley
Stephanie & Vania
from Canada
At the top of Aiguille du Midi, by the Mont Blanc, in the French Alps
Judy & Chris
From Great Britain
In a winery in Provence
Ron
From the US
Cycling in the Loire Valley vineyards

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