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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Bev & Jeff from the US
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Our Travelers’ Photos

Arnold from Singapore
Is making his first French "choux"
Bonnie & her 2 daughters
from Canada
In Ménerbes, Provence
Pam & Mercer
From the US
In Paris
Bev & John
from Canada
in Bordeaux
Nicolas from Australia
Nicolas
from Australia
Enjoying cider in Cancale
Leslie & Bob
from the US
in Cassis Creeks near Marseille in Provence
Mona, Yvette, Vernon, David
from the US
in Mont Saint Michel Bay in Normandy
Don with his hostess Oriana
From the US
At the hotel in Lyon
Jan & Ray
From Australia
In Mont Saint Michel
Young Nam, Albert & Myoung from the US
In the Dentelles de Montmirail, in Provence
Kathy & Steve from the US
Having dinner at the B&B in the Loire Valley
Michele, Jacques, Nicole, Gaetan, Joanne & Keith
from Canada
In the Loire Valley

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