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

Natalie & Family
My husband was born in France and moved to Australia in 1970 when he was just 5. He went back for the last time in 1980 and had not returned since. In January 2017 I started to formulate an idea to surprise him with a trip back home. Being Australian, we love road trips but without his French language skills I felt a bit scared to start booking …
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 …
George from the US
The best French experience Wonderful self-drive trip through France. The FJFY team selected wonderful lodging, arranged for all the activities that we were interested in, and made a complex trip very easy. The detailed guide book and app helped us chose our daily activities. The integration of the guide with gps navigation is brilliant, and made …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Patty
from the US
In Villeneuve les Avignon, Provence
Nancy & Paul
from Canada
On the French Riviera
Phyllis, Gyu & the boys
from Korea
in Nice
Karen & Ed
from the US
At the restaurant in Giverny
Rose & Bryan
from the US
in Chenonceau castle, Loire Valley
Leslie & Bob
from the US
in Cassis Creeks near Marseille in Provence
Karen
from the US
Eating lunch at Jules Verne restaurant at the top of the Eiffel tower
Shanna & Mike
from the US
For their First Wedding Anniversary in Provence
Tonia & Peter
from Canada
on the Pyla sandbar near Bordeaux
Arnold from Singapore
Is making his first French "choux"
Beverley & John
from Canada
In front of the Louvre pyramid in Paris
Stéphanie & Vania
from the US
on the Aiguille du Midi peak in the French Alps (Chamonix)

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