Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye

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Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye French: Forêt de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The terrace adjoining the Castle of Saint-Germain.
Map
Geography
Location	Yvelines, Île-de-France, France
Coordinates	48°56′00″N 2°05′00″E / 48.93333°N 2.08333°E / 48.93333; 2.08333
Area	35 km2 (14 sq mi)
Administration
Status	Dominial
Ecology
Dominant tree species	Sessile Oak, European Beech

The Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye or Forêt de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, is a dominial forest of 35 km² (14 sq mi) in area which lies in a meander of the River Seine, France. Situated 20 km (12 mi) West of Paris, between Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Maisons-Laffitte, Achères and Poissy, It is situated entirely within the commune of Saint-Germain. Essentially composed of oak (53%) and beech (18%), it is now a forest bordered by built up areas and divided by communication links: route nationales, A14 and the railway line from Paris to Caen. The Fête des Loges is, every year, organised in an open space near Saint-Germain.