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

Susan
This was a wonderful way to travel in France! Our tours were wonderful and the guidebook was very helpful. Each day we had suggestions of things to do and we loved every suggestion! Our car and our accommodations were first class. Having the french phone made travel easy since we could use Waze and Google Maps. If we return to France, we will …
Ed
This is the third year in a row that we have traveled to France, as part of a two country vacation. Because of our positive experiences with Emilie's help in the past, and our desire to be relatively independent, we chose to have her craft our French trip again this year. In a word, she is incredible! We have such a high level of confidence in her …
Barbara & Gary
Emilie, You have created for us the most outstanding well planned vacation possible. We have thoroughly enjoyed following your suggestions each day-- each choice well selected specifically for us. And even when things didn't go perfectly-- like a flat tire on the rental car or a pilot's strike which resulted in the cancellation of our light, you …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Teri, Kennedy & Chris from the US
in Paris !
John & David
David & John from Canada
Chocolate & Wine tasting in Carcassonne
Karen & Tony
From Australia
In Villandry Gardens, in the Loire Valley
Ron, Jane, Don & Nancy
From Canada
Visiting a wine cellar
Sue, Steve, Janet & Denis
From the US
Enjoying a relaxing lunch
Young Nam, Albert & Myoung from the US
In the Dentelles de Montmirail, in Provence
Chee Keong & Zack
From Malaysia
On Pegasus Bridge in Normandy for the D-Day celebrations
Joe & Beth
From the US
Truffle hunting in Provence
Steffi & Jeff
in Chenonceau castle....romantic !
Sharyn
from the US
Taking a cooking class in Normandy
Athena, Joanne, Don & Paul
from the US
Spending a day biking in the Loire Valley
The Khaw Family
From Malaysia
With their guide Raphaelle in Paris with Notre Dame Cathedral in the background.

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