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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Maureen & Victor
from the US
Visiting an Abbey in the Loire Valley
Karen & Ed
from the US
At the restaurant in Giverny
Jim
From Australia
With his guide in Provence
Colleen & Russell
from New Zealand
Having Breakfast at the B&B
Karla, Lee, Irm, Joel, Brenda & Eugene
from the US
At a restaurant
Carole & Paul
from the US
Wine Tasting...
The Loo Family
From Malaysia
At the breakfast table in the Loire Valley
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from the US
At their B&B in the Loire Valley
Steve & Diana
from California
in Normandy
Scott
From Australia
Making "chou" buns in the Loire Valley
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Having breakfast on their private terrace near Aix en Provence

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