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

Peter
We wanted my spouse's birthday trip to France to be special and we could not have expected such a perfect time. From initial communication with Emilie by email right up to having a driver meet us in Paris CDG airport, it was a stress-free vacation. Emilie provided first class service throughout and tailored our desire to see Paris, the Loire Valley …
Elliot
You gave me so many good suggestions that honestly, I just walked everywhere you recommended, with something breathtaking around every corner. The guidebook was great and the suggestion to make an effort to try French was a solid one. I did much better once I got comfortable trying. I will recommend your service to anyone I know thinking at coming …
Annette & Kids
I was very nervous to visit a country that I have never learned the language spoken so that is the reason I wanted someone to help me plan this trip with my children. Emilie was wonderful. The B&Bs that she booked were some of the very best places I have ever stayed and I have traveled quite a bit. The cell phone that we were given was priceless …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Mita & Bip from the US
In Biarritz, Basque Country
Ginette, Craig, Bev & Dan
from the US
Visiting a winery in Provence
Elizabeth
From Canada
At her B&B in Normandy
Bridget & Tyler
from the US
In Monet's house kitchen in Giverny
Don with his hostess Oriana
From the US
At the hotel in Lyon
The Loo Family
From Malaysia
Visiting an out of the beaten track abbey in the Loire valley, with its owner
Cynthia & Roger
from the US
Wine Tasting in the Loire Valley
Joe
From the US
Digging & Finding a truffle in Provence
Hee Leng, Xin Yu and Swee Ming
From Singapoure
Visiting the Opera Garnier in Paris
Rory
From the US
Enjoying a croissant at the B&B in Burgundy
Jill, Wayne & Varenne (the dog)
from the US
Enjoying Mont Saint Michel away from the crowds, Normandy
Dina & Jim
from the US
Who just received their travel pack at home

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