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

Judy
This was one of the best trips we have taken to Europe. We have often done our own planning. It was so nice to have Laura help. We were very delighted with accommodations and friendliness of all our hosts and tour guides. As Americans that don't speak much French, we would never have been able to arrange a trip like this ourselves - and we've done …
Judy
I can echo everything that has been said in the previous three reviews. The personalization of this entire trip was incredible and Emilie communicated quickly and completely, both in the planning of the trip and after we were in France. My husband and I were spending four weeks in France in celebration of our 50th anniversary. We were a little …
Paul
My wife and I had our travel plans created by Emilie at "France Just For You," a personal travel planner, Our trip was seamless as everything was prepared by FJFY: car rental pickup, B&B #1, detailed maps and activities, B&B 2, train to Paris, hotel, tours . . . . it was simply amazing! FJFY creates a customized tour book for your entire trip, it …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Kelsey
from the US
With her hosts at the B&B in the Loire Valley
Lorelea, Teresa, Diane & Chris
From the US
With their hostess in Lille, Northern France
Pam & Rick
From the US
Tasting some oysters and white wine in the Basque Country
Kate & Jake
from the US
On their honeymoon in front of Chenonceau castle
The Rimlinger Family
from Australia
Came to find out about their French ancestors
Carole & Paul
from the US
Wine Tasting...
Catherine, Chee Keong & Kate
From Malaysia
In Caen, Normandy, during the June commemorations of D-Day
Sheena & Anna
From the US
In Provence
Chris
from Singapore
Truffle hunting in Dordogne
Jim & Sarah
from the US
in love in Amboise!
Fred
from Canada
Truffle hunting in Burgundy with Thierry
Kim
From the US
Enjoying a glass of wine in Amboise

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