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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Carolyn
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Our Travelers’ Photos

Nancy & Paul
from Canada
On the French Riviera
Margaret & Peter
from Canada
On the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Shirley & Brad
from Canada
On a honeymoon in Dordogne
Amy & Louise
Wine tasting....
Diana & Michael
A glass of wine in the Provence vineyards, what else ?
Maureen & Victor
from the US
Visiting an Abbey in the Loire Valley
Bev & John
from Canada
in Bordeaux
Stéphanie & Vania
from the US
on the Aiguille du Midi peak in the French Alps (Chamonix)
Jim & Sarah
from the US
in love in Amboise!
Chris
from Singapore
Truffle hunting in Dordogne
Gary, Barbara, Lori and Ron
from the US
After a cooking class in Provence
Ginette and Craig
from the US
In Chaumont castle, Loire Valley

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