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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Mita & Bip from the US
In Biarritz, Basque Country
John & David
David & John from Canada
Chocolate & Wine tasting in Carcassonne
Leslie & Bill
from the US
Behing the giant clock in Orsay museum
Christina
from the US
in a lavender field in Provence
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from the US
Having breakfast on their private terrace near Aix en Provence
Ann & Jim
From the US
In Amboise castle by the Loire river
Clemmer & Dennis
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After folding the US flag in the Meuse Argonne War Cemetery - Eastern France
Linda, Danny & their son Chris
from the US
In Mont Saint Michel
Jim
From Australia
At the top of the Rhune mount in the Basque Country
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In the Loire Valley
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