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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Matt from Australia
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Robert & Karen
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Our Travelers’ Photos

Pam & Rick
From the US
Tasting some oysters and white wine in the Basque Country
Stéphanie & Vania
from the US
on the Aiguille du Midi peak in the French Alps (Chamonix)
Gary, Barbara, Lori and Ron
from the US
After a cooking class in Provence
Jim
From Australia
At the top of the Rhune mount in the Basque Country
Georganna, Caroline & Julia
In Etretat cliffs
Michele, Jacques, Nicole, Gaetan, Joanne & Keith
from Canada
In the Loire Valley
Lorelea, Teresa, Diane & Chris
From the US
With their hostess in Lille, Northern France
Sharon & Maroun
from the US
in Burgundy
Lindsay & David
From the US
Enjoying a romantic vacation in France
Kathie, Brian, Joan & Richard
from the US
In Monet's gardens in Giverny
Judy & Rich
from the US
in Giverny, Normandy
Georgia & Matt from Australia
Cooking fresh stawberries from Carpentras in Provence

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