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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Marjorie
My husband and I found France Just For You on the internet, while trying to plan a trip to France. We knew, given our desire to see both Normandy and the south of France, that we would spend hours deliberating about the details. We provided Emily with a budget, the duration of our vacation and a few must-sees and she provided us with a three-week …
Robert
I can't say enough about how much we loved working with Emily and Laura. I am a wine geek and they put together a full day private tour of Burgundy (with a fantastic guide) and a half day visit and basket lunch at a wonderful winery in Provence. In addition there was a private half day walking tour of Paris and a private tour of the Palais des …
Teresa & Garry
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Our Travelers’ Photos

Karen
from the US
Eating lunch at Jules Verne restaurant at the top of the Eiffel tower
Kathy & Mark
from the US
Truffle Hunting in Provence
Bonnie & Steve
from the US
in Provence
Leslie & Bob
from the US
in Cassis Creeks near Marseille in Provence
Ginger & Tom
from the US
On the Eiffel Tower
Mita & Bip from the US
In Biarritz, Basque Country
Judy & Rich
from the US
in Giverny, Normandy
Jane
from the US
Canoeing down the Dordogne river
Roberta & Terry
At their B&B near Aix-en-Provence
Scott & Linda
From Australia
In Mont Saint Michel
The Khaw Family
From Malaysia
With their guide Raphaelle in Paris with Notre Dame Cathedral in the background.
Gary, Barbara, Lori and Ron
from the US
After a cooking class in Provence

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