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

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 …
Carolyn
We had a truly remarkable adventure across France. France Just For You created an amazing itinerary that captured the essence of France. Their planning and support made the trip effortless and enjoyable. Each B&B offered a home like atmosphere and allowed us to meet people across the many different regions of France. We were able to experience so …
Jackie & Joe
Our trip to Paris, Normandy and the Lore Valley could not have been more enjoyable thanks to all the personalized attention that Emilie gave our requests! She even delivered on the perfect weather we asked for! All of the accommodations were very comfortable and the hosts were so friendly, helpful, and fluent in English. Although I am not usually a …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Trea & Anna
From the US
In a little town in Provence
Maureen & Victor
from the US
Visiting an Abbey in the Loire Valley
Dina & Jim
from the US
Who just received their travel pack at home
Dennis
from Australia
Hiking in the Dentelles in Provence
Harry & Caroline
From Australia
Wine & Cheese Tasting
Greg, Laurie, Laura & Jeff
From the US
With their B&B host near Mont Saint Michel
Pam & Mercer
From the US
In Paris
Kathy & David
from Canada
In Avignon, Provence
Bridget & Tyler
from the US
In Monet's house kitchen in Giverny
Jane
from the US
Canoeing down the Dordogne river
Patricia, Brandon, Alyssa & Anika
from Canada
in a cellar in the Loire Valley
Bonnie & Steve
from the US
in Provence

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