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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Wendy
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Janis
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Barbara & Gary
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Our Travelers’ Photos

Ginette and Craig
from the US
In Chaumont castle, Loire Valley
Kathy & Mark
from the US
Truffle Hunting in Provence
Ron
From the US
Cycling in the Loire Valley vineyards
Shirley
from Canada
In lavender fields in Provence
Peter
from Canada
Truffle Hunting in Dordogne
Steve & Diana
from California
in Normandy
Elizabeth
From Canada
At her B&B in Normandy
Tracey & Sandra
From the US
In Provence...
Shanna & Mike
from the US
For their First Wedding Anniversary in Provence
Stuart
from Australia
Who stumbled upon Alice Cooper rock star in Galeries Lafayette in Paris
Jane
from the US
Canoeing down the Dordogne river
Karen
from the US
Eating lunch at Jules Verne restaurant at the top of the Eiffel tower

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