Bois-le-Roi, Administrative commune in Seine-et-Marne department, France.
Description
Bois-le-Roi is a small commune in Seine-et-Marne located on the left bank of the Seine River, covering roughly seven square kilometers. The village sits across from Chartrettes and the riverside setting shapes its character and layout.
History
The village first appeared in written records around 1260 and later experienced religious change during the Reformation era. A Protestant temple stood in what is now Rue de la Presche until the king ordered its destruction, shifting the community back toward Catholicism.
Culture
The name reflects both the forest that once covered the area and royal connections, shaping how locals view their community. Residents maintain a connection to their rural heritage while living near the river in a quieter setting away from the city.
Practical
The location is easy to reach from the Paris region and offers river access for activities along the Seine. Visitors can find modest shops and cafés for their needs, plus walking and cycling paths that make exploring the area pleasant.
Did you know?
In 1776, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette inaugurated a horse racing field here, establishing France's second permanent racetrack. This royal venue left its mark on the village's identity and continues to link it to the history of French horse racing.
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Denecourt tower
4.9 km
Île de loisirs de Bois-le-Roi
2.1 km
Barbeau Abbey
5.9 km
Table du Roi
2.6 km
Castle of Brolles
1.5 km
Samois Tower
4.1 km
Château de Rouillon
2 km
Table du Grand Maître
3 km
Château du Pré
2.1 km
Rocher Canon Oak
2.7 km
Villa of Les Fontaines-Dieu
5 km
Berceau Island
5.1 km
Église Saint-Hilaire
4.7 km
Saint Peter Church of Bois-le-Roi
328 m
St Cornelius and St Cyprian Church of Chartrettes
1.7 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Livry-sur-Seine
4.2 km
Wash house of Samois-sur-Seine
4.8 km
Town hall of Fontaine-le-Port
4.7 km
Église Saint-Martin de Fontaine-le-Port
4.7 km
Town hall of Chartrettes
1.6 km
Waschhaus
4.5 km
Manoir de la Voûte
4.6 km
Rocher Canon
2.8 km
Pont de Chartrettes
875 m
Town hall of Samois-sur-Seine
4.6 km
Town hall of Bois-le-Roi
379 m
War memorial of Fontaine-le-Port
4.7 km
Chapelle de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Samois-sur-Seine
4.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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