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

The C. family
Emilie and Guillaume: I want to send you this special thank you for making this trip truly spectacular! Our time in France was memorable precisely because of the people we've met, and the unique experiences we've had. We owe that all to you. There's no way that we ever would have been able to find the bed and breakfasts that you booked for us. And …
Gabriele
This trip was such an awesome cultural adventure and we can not say enough about Emilie and France Just for You. This service was outstanding, well planned according to our interests and the B&B's were all wonderful. Each B&B was different but all fantastic in their own way. The suggestions Emilie made all worked amazingly well and so did the …
Carol & Bruce from the US
A perfect 2 weeks in Provence in the spring! My husband and I were delighted with the itinerary ‘FJFY’ put together for our 2-week self-drive road trip in Provence. During the planning stages Emilie and Laura asked insightful questions about our lifestyle and desires relating to travel. Communications were outstanding throughout the planning stage …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Beth, Moira & Ron from USA
Enjoying a Wine Tasting in Burgundy
Sue & Chris
Romantic night in Montecarlo
Ginger & Tom
from the US
At their B&B in the Loire Valley
Stéphanie & Vania
from the US
on the Aiguille du Midi peak in the French Alps (Chamonix)
Karla, Lee, Irm, Joel, Brenda & Eugene
from the US
At a restaurant
Tonia & Peter
from Canada
on the Pyla sandbar near Bordeaux
Jane & Ron
From Canada
Visiting the Opéra Garnier, in Paris
Don with his hostess Oriana
From the US
At the hotel in Lyon
Bob & Naomi
From the US
In Monet's gardens in Giverny, Normandy
Roberta & Terry
At their B&B near Aix-en-Provence
Lindsay & David
From the US
Enjoying a romantic vacation in France
Alan & Lucelle
From South Africa
In Mont Saint Michel at the border between Brittany & Normandy

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