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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Beverley & John
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Peter
from Canada
Truffle Hunting in Dordogne
The Loo Family
From Malaysia
At the breakfast table in the Loire Valley
Stéphanie & Vania
from the US
on the Aiguille du Midi peak in the French Alps (Chamonix)
Ginette, Craig, Bev & Dan
from the US
Visiting a winery in Provence
Tonia & Peter
from Canada
on the Pyla sandbar near Bordeaux
George
Enjoying a wine of glass in the B&B garden near Mont Saint Michel
Elizabeth
From Canada
At her B&B in Normandy
Bruce from Australia
Cooking outdoor in Provence, bon appétit !
Pam & Mercer
From the US
In Paris
Dina & Jim
from the US
Who just received their travel pack at home
Matt
from Singapore
Enjoy a cheese & cold cut platter by the pool at the B&B
Sandy & Dennis
from the US
In Paris by Notre Dame Cathedral

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