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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Liz & Chris
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Naz & Mounir
On a side-car tour in the Loire Valley
Cynthia & Roger
from the US
Wine Tasting in the Loire Valley
Sheena & Anna
From the US
In Provence
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)
Barbara & Gary
from the US
Buying cheese in Rocamadour
Sue & Chris
Romantic night in Montecarlo
Beth, Moira & Ron from USA
Enjoying a Wine Tasting in Burgundy
Margaret & Peter
from Canada
On the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Sharyn
from the US
Taking a cooking class in Normandy
Kathie, Joan, Brian and Richard
from Canada
Biking for a day in the Loire Valley
Trea & Anna
From the US
In a little town in Provence
Jane
from the US
Canoeing down the Dordogne river

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