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

Jodi
My husband and I have both been to Europe multiple times in our school/college days but not since we've been married- so over 19 years! We finally got it together to plan a return trip together. Since it had been so long we weren't confident in planning it on our own but didn't want to be hearded around like cattle. Anyway, we found Emilie and she …
Ellen & Rob
We have just return from an amazing holiday arranged by France Just for You - visiting Paris, Vimy Ridge, Normandy (D-Day Beaches) and Mont Saint Michel. Emilie listened to what our wishes were and arranged everything in great detail. The accommodations (hotels and bed and breakfasts) all had so much charm and character - the hosts were very …
Ellen & Ray
This was the best trip to France we have ever been on! It was the second trip that Emilie and Laura at France Just for You set up for us. The first was a trip around Provence, which we loved so much that we asked them to set up our second trip to the Loire Valley, Normandy, and Paris. Both trips were tailored to our interests - food, wine, art …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Amy & Louise
Wine tasting....
Catherine, Chee Keong & Kate
From Malaysia
In Caen, Normandy, during the June commemorations of D-Day
Beth, Moira & Ron from USA
Enjoying a Wine Tasting in Burgundy
Harry
From Australia
In the War Cemetery in Normandy
Karen & Ed
from the US
At the restaurant in Giverny
Linda
From Australia
Celebrating her 40th birthday in the Loire Valley
Patty
from the US
In Villeneuve les Avignon, Provence
Ginger & Tom
from the US
At their B&B in the Loire Valley
Mike & Lynda
from the US
Wine Tasting in Bordeaux
Ann & Jim
From the US
In Amboise castle by the Loire river
Jim
From Australia
At the top of the Rhune mount in the Basque Country
Kathie, Brian, Joan & Richard
from the US
In Monet's gardens in Giverny

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