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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Leslie
There are not enough superlatives for our experience with Emilie. Prompt correspondence and thorough questions led to the perfect vacation for my family. Her choice of hotels in Paris and Provence were exactly what I would have chosen on my own. Her tour guide recommendations were spot on. The fact that she arranged all of our transfers, train …
Kate & Sister
My sister and I wanted to plan a vacation together with our husbands to Normandy and the Loire Valley so I started online only to find it was a difficult process. We found "France Just for You" and our problems were solved, Emilie planned every detail! Our hosts in all accommodations spoke English and made us feel most welcome, our stay in each …
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 …

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Ginette, Craig, Bev & Dan again
from the US
Having breakfast on their private terrace near Aix en Provence
Bonnie & Steve
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in Provence
Andy
from the US
Enjoying a drink on a brasserie terrace in Paris
Nathalie from Australia
...found a truffle in Provence !
Marcia & Elliott
Celebrating Marcia's birthday in a Michelin restaurant
Marcy, Mike & their daughters
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in front of Clos Vougeot in Burgundy
Nancy, Don, Jane & Ron
from Canada
In Honfleur, Normandy
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Arnold from Singapore
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In Mont Saint Michel
Joe
From the US
Digging & Finding a truffle in Provence
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Enjoying a romantic vacation in France

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