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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Lola
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Carol & Mike
from the US
In Pont du Gard roman bridge in Provence
Michele, Jacques, Nicole, Gaetan, Joanne & Keith
from Canada
In the Loire Valley
Dennis
from Australia
Hiking in the Dentelles in Provence
Ashish, Kaushiki & Kailash
From the US
In Paris, across the Seine river from the Louvre Museum
Judy & Rich
from the US
in Giverny, Normandy
Kathie, Brian, Joan & Richard
from the US
In Monet's gardens in Giverny
Tonia & Peter
from Canada
on the Pyla sandbar near Bordeaux
..& the Oyster Guy !
in Biarritz Food Market with Maureen & Roy
Teri, Kennedy & Chris from the US
in Paris !
Diana & Michael
A glass of wine in the Provence vineyards, what else ?
Bob & Naomi
From the US
In Monet's gardens in Giverny, Normandy
Pam & Rick
From the US
Tasting some oysters and white wine in the Basque Country

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