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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Cynthia & Abe from Canada
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Our Travelers’ Photos

Stephanie & Vania
from Canada
At the top of Aiguille du Midi, by the Mont Blanc, in the French Alps
Carolyn & Harry
From Australia
Cycling in the Loire Valley
Sharon & Bob
from Canada
Meeting with us in the Loire Valley (with Guillaume, Jeanne and Pauline)
Hee Leng, Xin Yu and Swee Ming
From Singapoure
Visiting the Opera Garnier in Paris
Karen
from the US
Eating lunch at Jules Verne restaurant at the top of the Eiffel tower
Chris
from Singapore
Truffle hunting in Dordogne
Stéphanie & Vania
from the US
on the Aiguille du Midi peak in the French Alps (Chamonix)
Shirley & Brad
from Canada
On a honeymoon in Dordogne
Beth, Moira & Ron from USA
Enjoying a Wine Tasting in Burgundy
Bob & Naomi
From the US
In Monet's gardens in Giverny, Normandy
Ginette and Craig
from the US
In Chaumont castle, Loire Valley
Ginette, Craig, Bev & Dan
from the US
Visiting a winery in Provence

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