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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Lynne & Jeff
In 2013 I had 2 big reasons to plan a trip to France: a new grand baby boy in Avignon, and I wanted to surprise my husband with a trip to Normandy. He absolutely loves anything and everything he can find to read or watch that is related to WWII. So, I started exploring online for a custom tour designer that could put together a great itinerary for …
Corinne
Lovely trip made easy by France just for you! We had a fabulous time in France on a two week driving trip. We provided a brief outline of some of the things we wanted to see and do and France Just for you created a daily itinerary, booked our Bed and Breakfasts and hotels, reserved our car and suggested things to see in each city we visited. It was …
Mervyn
My wife and I and two friends decided we would like to visit France and by chance I found Emilie's website and initiated an online conversation with her over a year ago. We really did not know what we wanted to do, nor where we wanted to go and so our planning became a moving feast, most ably supported by Emilie. How she ever put up with our …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Roy & Maureen
From Australia
In Biarritz Food Market, enjoying some white wine with oysters
Anna & Trea - From the US - in a castle in Provence
Anna & Trea
From the US
In a Castle in Provence
The Rimlinger Family
from Australia
Came to find out about their French ancestors
Bob & Naomi
From the US
In Monet's gardens in Giverny, Normandy
Tonia & Peter
from Canada
at the Louvre Museum in Paris
Rory & Mike
From the US
Enjoying a romantic moment
The Loo Family
From Malaysia
At the breakfast table in the Loire Valley
Mona, Yvette, Vernon, David
from the US
in Mont Saint Michel Bay in Normandy
Jilly & Marc
from the US
in Paris
Kate & Jake
from the US
On their honeymoon in front of Chenonceau castle
Don with his hostess Oriana
From the US
At the hotel in Lyon
Trea & Anna
From the US
In a little town in Provence

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