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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Harry
From Australia
In the War Cemetery in Normandy
Bonnie & her 2 daughters
from Canada
In Ménerbes, Provence
Maureen & Victor
from the US
Visiting an Abbey in the Loire Valley
Stuart
from Australia
Who stumbled upon Alice Cooper rock star in Galeries Lafayette in Paris
Darlene & Howard
from the US
At Emilie's parents with Jeanne & Pauline (our daughters)
Margaret & Peter
from Canada
On the Eiffel Tower in Paris
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From the US
Enjoying breakfast at the B&B in Southern Provence
Shirley & Brad
from Canada
On a honeymoon in Dordogne
Ginger & Tom
from the US
On the Eiffel Tower
Kathie, Joan, Brian and Richard
from Canada
Biking for a day in the Loire Valley
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from the US
For their First Wedding Anniversary in Provence
Lorelea, Teresa, Diane & Chris
From the US
With their hostess in Lille, Northern France

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