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.

Our Travelers’ Reviews

David
It was the best tour ever! Laura did an amazing job to deliver painless and excellent planning and arrangements. Everything promised was delivered and included much more than would normally be seen without ‘INSIDR’ tips. It is obvious that Emilie and Laura have put a lot of thought and effort into the tours they offer. We definitely recommend …
Patty & Tim
France Just for You made our trip to France a very wonderful experience! Emilie asked what we'd like to do and she did all of the work. From booking charming, cozy hotels and b&b's to creating itineraries tailored toward our interests. The book she created for us included directions and suggested hikes in Paris, Bayeux, Honfleur and Giverny. We …
Kathy
My wife and I were planning a special trip to Provence and although we didn't want a canned tour, we did want support to ensure we didn't miss out on experiences we simply weren't aware of. In our search we got lucky and found Emilie. She interviewed us in advance so she could customize the trip to our desires and interests and ultimately created …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Jane
from the US
Canoeing down the Dordogne river
Cassandra and Justin
Cassandra & Justin
in Gordes, Provence
Karen & Tony
From Australia
In Villandry Gardens, in the Loire Valley
Kelsey
from the US
With her hosts at the B&B in the Loire Valley
Elisabeth & Randy
From Canada
In Vimy Ridge Memorial
Tracey & Sandra
From the US
In Provence...
Jilly & Marc
from the US
in Paris
Dennis
from Australia
Hiking in the Dentelles in Provence
Patricia, Brandon, Alyssa & Anika
from Canada
in a cellar in the Loire Valley
Diana & Michael
A glass of wine in the Provence vineyards, what else ?
Ginger & Tom
from the US
On the Eiffel Tower
Mary-Ann & Ruth
From the US
Meeting Emilie in Normandy

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