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Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Saint-Germain-en-Laye›Yvelines›Île-de-France›France
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2h 30min
2h 30min
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About Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a 3,540-hectare state forest managed by the ONF (Office National des Forêts), located 20 km west of Paris in a bend of the River Seine. It served as a royal hunting ground for French kings from Charlemagne through Louis XIV, who was born at the adjacent Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye in 1638. The forest features 54 km of marked hiking trails, 70 km of equestrian paths, and several cycling routes through predominantly oak and beech woodland.
Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye — Planning Your Visit
Open 24/7
This attraction is accessible at any time, no specific opening hours required.
Louis XIV ordered the construction of a 34 km stone wall around the entire forest to contain deer and wild boar for royal hunts and prevent poaching. Remnants of this wall, built in the late 17th century, can still be found along the southern and eastern edges of the forest.
Travel Plans in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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Day Routes
3h 32min
Saint-Germain-en-Laye: Main Attractions
Saint-Germain-en-Laye
HistoricalCastleGardensand 3 more
Free Entry
Relaxed
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Free
4h 46min
Castles of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Saint-Germain-en-Laye
HistoricalCastleGardensand 4 more
Moderate
Car
Public Transit
€11.45
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