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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Our Travelers’ Photos

Cynthia & Roger
from the US
Wine Tasting in the Loire Valley
The Ko Family
from Korea
on the French Riviera
Kathy & Steve from the US
Having dinner at the B&B in the Loire Valley
Joe
From the US
Digging & Finding a truffle in Provence
David
From the US
Celebrating his 80th birthday at a cooking class in Burgundy
Deborah & Richard
from the US
On Omaha Beach, Normandy
Teri, Kennedy & Chris from the US
in Paris !
Marcia & Elliott
Celebrating Marcia's birthday in a Michelin restaurant
Bev & John
from Canada
in Bordeaux
Sandy & Dennis
from the US
In Paris by Notre Dame Cathedral
The Loo Family
From Malaysia
Visiting an out of the beaten track abbey in the Loire valley, with its owner
Hee Leng, Xin Yu and Swee Ming
From Singapoure
Visiting the Opera Garnier in Paris

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