The Forêt domaniale de Sénart covers around 3,000 hectares 25 km south-east of Paris, between Essonne and Seine-et-Marne. Once a royal hunting estate, it retains broad forest avenues crossing oak woods, chestnut groves and stands of pine.
A vast network of paths
The forest has around 145 km of roads and tracks, including numerous routes suitable for walking or cycling. The Office National des Forêts tourist map shows forest tracks, waymarked GR, GRP and PR trails, cycle paths, ponds and remarkable trees.
The forest contains around 850 ponds and several natural habitats of high ecological value. Landmarks include the Faisanderie de Sénart, the Uselles heathland and several remarkable old oak trees.
Classified as a protected forest since 1995, Sénart is one of Essonne's major natural areas. Its many avenues allow visitors to choose the length of their walk freely and connect different parts of the forest.
What distinguishes Sénart is its scale and the density of its avenue network, making it suitable for both a short walk and an outing lasting several hours.
