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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Nicole
My husband and I used Emilie from France Just For You to plan a special trip for our anniversary. We loved the fact that our trip had structure, but at the same time, we had freedom to explore as we wished. We also loved the fact that the trip included guided tours, but we were not tied to a tour group as such. Emilie planned our trip according to …
Sandy & Dennis
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John
In May we travelled to France for our second trip with Emilie and France Just For You, and it was just as wonderful as our first adventure! Emilie's planning is so thorough and detailed that not a thing is left to chance. The B and B's were lovely and the hosts delightful; the routes were carefully planned to give us a complete taste of Southern …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Michele, Jacques, Nicole, Gaetan, Joanne & Keith
from Canada
In the Loire Valley
Kate & Jake
from the US
On their honeymoon in front of Chenonceau castle
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from the US
Having breakfast on their private terrace near Aix en Provence
Colleen & Russell
from New Zealand
Having Breakfast at the B&B
Ginger & Tom
from the US
At their B&B in the Loire Valley
Peter
from Canada
Truffle Hunting in Dordogne
Sonia & Peter
from Canada
in Carcassonne Medieval City
Susan & Gary
From the US
At the summit of the famous Mont Ventoux in Provence (famous as a mythical step of the Tour de France)
Carole & Paul
from the US
Wine Tasting...
Elizabeth
From Canada
At her B&B in Normandy
Catherine, Chee Keong & Kate
From Malaysia
In Caen, Normandy, during the June commemorations of D-Day
Pam & Mercer
From the US
At the B&B in Giverny

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