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

Elliot
My wife & I completed a 2 week self-driving tour engaging the thorough and knowledgeable services of Emilie A France Just for You. Every detail was flawlessly accounted for, GPS app, wonderful B&B's, and she planned our itinerary according to our desires. The advantage of enlisting her is to get a reality check on time spent in each area as well as …
Ricki & Craig
There are not enough superlatives, or kind words, to describe the level of service Emilie, with France Just for You, provided us from the moment we contacted her, throughout our trip, and even her thoughtful emails upon our return. We contacted Emilie with a list of all the places we wished to go, the things we hoped to do, and our budget. We …
Susan & Nancy from the US
3 perfect weeks in Paris, Brittany and Normandy Our 3 week journey to Paris, Normandy, and Brittany was the most stress free travel in Europe we have ever experienced. It was also the first time we drove a car in France. France Just For You had done all the deeply significant leg work required for us to enjoy all of our time traveling. We will …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Marcy, Michael & their daughters
from the US
A Paris !
Bonnie & Steve
from the US
in Provence
Ron & Don
From Canada
In Burgundy
Nancy & Paul
from Canada
On the French Riviera
Alexis, Stefanie and Paul...with Emilie & Family
from the US
At the B&B in the Loire Valley
Tonia
from Canada
Cycling in the Loire Valley
Ginger & Tom
from the US
On the Eiffel Tower
Roy & Maureen
From Australia
In Biarritz Food Market, enjoying some white wine with oysters
Kate & Jake
from the US
On their honeymoon in front of Chenonceau castle
The Loo Family
From Malaysia
Visiting an out of the beaten track abbey in the Loire valley, with its owner
Leslie & Bob
from the US
in Cassis Creeks near Marseille in Provence
Darlene & Howard
from the US
At Emilie's parents with Jeanne & Pauline (our daughters)

Last Blog Articles