With 8,600 acres, this is the second largest forested area in Yvelines, after the forest of Rambouillet (31,800 acres). A wide variety of species can be found here: English Oak, Beech, Hornbeam, Scots and black Austrian pines, as well as, ash, wild cherry, sorb, birch and chestnut trees.

Travel through this forest with itineraries for a leisurely stroll or a hike: the « Sentier des Oratoires » (18km), the « Sentier Sylvestre » (2km) or even the « Sentier du Val ». (Brochures available at the tourist office)



This national site includes:

-    The magnificent André Le Nôtre terrace.
-    The « Château du Val » : now a retirement home for members of the « Légion d’Honneur » (the Legion of Honour).
-    The education institution of the Légion d’Honneur: boarding school for girls built at Napoléon’s request.


Do not be surprised if you meet a policeman on horseback or a guard, who are in charge of the protection and surveillance of the forest and its users.


ONF - Agence de Versailles
27, rue Edouard Charton
78000 Versailles
Tél : 01 30 84 11 40
www.onf.fr

Some advices to be well-behaved in la forêt de Saint Germain are suggested by the Association of "Les Amis de la forêt de Saint-Germain et de Marly". Go read it (in French) !

Association of "Les Amis de la forêt de Saint-Germain et de Marly"
Maison des Associations
3 rue de République
78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Tel: 01 39 73 73 73
assoamisforet[at]free[dot]fr
http://www.amisforetsaintgermainmarly.fr