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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Cynthia
We enjoy drive yourself travel and located Emilie's France Just For You online. How fortunate we were. In September and early October we traveled 17 days in Loire, Bordeaux, Dordogne, Carcassonne and Provence. All the accommodations were in historic B&Bs. Our hosts were invariably gracious and helpful. At every stop Emilie included a home cooked …
David
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Ricki & Craig
There are not enough superlatives, or kind words, to describe the level of service Emilie, with France Just for You, provided us from the moment we contacted her, throughout our trip, and even her thoughtful emails upon our return. We contacted Emilie with a list of all the places we wished to go, the things we hoped to do, and our budget. We …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Greg, Laurie, Laura & Jeff
From the US
With their B&B host near Mont Saint Michel
Christina & her niece
from Australia
In the Wolves Sanctuary in Guéret
Joe & Beth
From the US
Truffle hunting in Provence
Alexis, Stefanie and Paul...with Emilie & Family
from the US
At the B&B in the Loire Valley
Carol & Mike
from the US
In Pont du Gard roman bridge in Provence
Sue, Steve, Janet & Denis
From the US
Enjoying a relaxing lunch
Bruce from Australia
Cooking outdoor in Provence, bon appétit !
Chris, Diane, Teresa & Lorelea
From the US
In Epernay, in the Champagne region
Anna & Trea - From the US - in a castle in Provence
Anna & Trea
From the US
In a Castle in Provence
The Miller Family
From the US
At the final games for the Women Fifa Worldcup in Lyon
Karen & Ed
from the US
At the restaurant in Giverny
Peter
from Canada
Truffle Hunting in Dordogne

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