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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Kellie
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Our Travelers’ Photos

Tonia & Peter
from Canada
on the Pyla sandbar near Bordeaux
Beverley & John
from Canada
In front of the Louvre pyramid in Paris
Matt
from Singapore
Enjoy a cheese & cold cut platter by the pool at the B&B
Our guide with Jean's team
In the quicksands in Mont Saint Michel bay
Carol from the US
Biking in the Luberon
Marcy, Mike & their daughters
from the US
in front of Clos Vougeot in Burgundy
Tonia & Peter
from Canada
at the Louvre Museum in Paris
Sharon & Maroun
from the US
in Burgundy
Maureen & Victor
from the US
Visiting an Abbey in the Loire Valley
Nathalie from Australia
...found a truffle in Provence !
Barbara & Gary
from the US
Buying cheese in Rocamadour
Naomi
From the US
In Villandry gardens in the Loire Valley

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