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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Cat & Family
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Our Travelers’ Photos

Mary-Ann & Ruth
From the US
Meeting Emilie in Normandy
George
Enjoying a wine of glass in the B&B garden near Mont Saint Michel
The Miller Family
From the US
At the final games for the Women Fifa Worldcup in Lyon
Chee Keong & Zack
From Malaysia
On Pegasus Bridge in Normandy for the D-Day celebrations
Greg, Laurie, Laura & Jeff
From the US
With their B&B host near Mont Saint Michel
Stephanie & Vania
from Canada
At the top of Aiguille du Midi, by the Mont Blanc, in the French Alps
Dina & Jim
from the US
Who just received their travel pack at home
Tonia
from Canada
Cycling in the Loire Valley
The Loo Family
From Malaysia
Visiting an out of the beaten track abbey in the Loire valley, with its owner
The Rimlinger Family
from Australia
Came to find out about their French ancestors
Christina & her niece
from Australia
In the Wolves Sanctuary in Guéret
Chris
from Singapore
Truffle hunting in Dordogne

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