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

Debbi
We worked with Emilie to craft a 10 day trip that customized one of the trips on their website and were wonderfully pleased with our whole experience. The b&b hosts and various guided events we participated in all treated us wonderfully and were clear that Emilie had visited & vetted each property (and even rooms!) The personal tour book we …
Cynthia & Abe from Canada
There's a legitmate reason everyone is giving 5 star reviews. Truly personalized service. The guidebook and app were tailored to our requests, and the small details included, gave us great insight into the nuances of travelling in France. When an unavoidable problem came up, Emilie and Clelia were on it literally within minutes, getting it resolved …
Peter
We wanted my spouse's birthday trip to France to be special and we could not have expected such a perfect time. From initial communication with Emilie by email right up to having a driver meet us in Paris CDG airport, it was a stress-free vacation. Emilie provided first class service throughout and tailored our desire to see Paris, the Loire Valley …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Shanna & Mike
from the US
For their First Wedding Anniversary in Provence
Scott & Linda
From Australia
In Mont Saint Michel
Kim
From the US
Enjoying a glass of wine in Amboise
Clemmer & Dennis
From the US
After folding the US flag in the Meuse Argonne War Cemetery - Eastern France
Sharon & Maroun
from the US
in Burgundy
Pam & Rick
From the US
Tasting some oysters and white wine in the Basque Country
Tonia & Peter
from Canada
on the Pyla sandbar near Bordeaux
Peter
from Canada
Truffle Hunting in Dordogne
Karen & Tony
From Australia
In Villandry Gardens, in the Loire Valley
Mary-Ann & Ruth
From the US
Meeting Emilie in Normandy
Trea & Anna
From the US
In a little town in Provence
Sandy & Dennis
from the US
In Paris by Notre Dame Cathedral