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

Don
We heard about Emilie from a friend who used her travel services twice. They spoke so highly of her we figured we had to visit France just to meet her. We traveled to the Loire Valley with another couple and she interviewed us separately to understand what we wanted to see and do and what we didn’t want to do. As a result, she designed a perfect …
David
It was the best tour ever! Laura did an amazing job to deliver painless and excellent planning and arrangements. Everything promised was delivered and included much more than would normally be seen without ‘INSIDR’ tips. It is obvious that Emilie and Laura have put a lot of thought and effort into the tours they offer. We definitely recommend …
Leo
My wife and I traveled in Provence and Dordogne in early April 2018. Whie the weather was mostly on the rainy/windy side, the trip was so well planned and organized, with so much to see, that we did not pay much attention to the weather. All B&Bs were excellent in terms of accommodation, food (sic!) and very welcoming. All hosts were bi-lingual and …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Judy & Rich
from the US
in Giverny, Normandy
Trea & Anna
From the US
In a little town in Provence
Harry & Caroline
From Australia
Wine & Cheese Tasting
Sharyn
from the US
Taking a cooking class in Normandy
Karen & Mike
from the US
Visiting Chambord in the Loire Valley
Jim & Sarah
from the US
in love in Amboise!
Amy
from the US
Enjoying a great view in Burgundy
Fred
from Canada
Truffle hunting in Burgundy with Thierry
Alan & Lucelle
From South Africa
In Mont Saint Michel at the border between Brittany & Normandy
Margaret & Peter
from Canada
On the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Kelsey
from the US
With her hosts at the B&B in the Loire Valley
Sharon & Maroun
from the US
in Burgundy

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