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

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 …
Laura & Greg
Just finished an amazing trip to Normandy and was delighted by all the accommodations, private tours and cooking class with Brigitte. All the details they put together allowed us to relax and enjoy. I highly recommend them.
Naomi
Our trip was arranged and detailed well in advance, with reservations for activities and places of special interest, and free days with suggestions for things to see and do. We fell in love with Dordogne and the Paleolithic caves for which we had reserved tours, and were able to take in another cave the next day at the suggestion of our B&B hostess …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Scott & Linda
From Australia
In Mont Saint Michel
The Miller Family
From the US
At the final games for the Women Fifa Worldcup in Lyon
Patty & Tim
from the US
In front of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
Chee Keong & Zack
From Malaysia
On Pegasus Bridge in Normandy for the D-Day celebrations
Sue, Steve, Janet & Denis
From the US
Enjoying a relaxing lunch
Scott
From Australia
Making "chou" buns in the Loire Valley
Arnold from Singapore
Is making his first French "choux"
Barbara & Gary
from the US
Buying cheese in Rocamadour
Alexis, Stefanie and Paul...with Emilie & Family
from the US
At the B&B in the Loire Valley
Shirley
from Canada
In lavender fields in Provence
Leslie & Bill
from the US
Behing the giant clock in Orsay museum
Linda
From Australia
Celebrating her 40th birthday in the Loire Valley

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