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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Arnold from Singapore
Is making his first French "choux"
Chris
from Singapore
Truffle hunting in Dordogne
Bonnie & her 2 daughters
from Canada
In Ménerbes, Provence
Sharyn
from the US
Taking a cooking class in Normandy
Shanna & Mike
from the US
For their First Wedding Anniversary in Provence
Georganna, Caroline & Julia
In Etretat cliffs
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In the Dentelles de Montmirail, in Provence
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In Paris by Notre Dame Cathedral
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From the US
In Villandry gardens in the Loire Valley
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