Walk · Forêt de Saint-Germain – Le Val
Photo: Office de Tourisme Saint Germain Boucles de Seine / J. Damasse
Sentier du Val – forest discovery trail
A 2.8 km ONF loop with ten educational stations on animals, plants and forest history – children follow the salamander waymarks, and dogs are welcome.

| What | Walk |
|---|---|
| Ages | Accessible to all (tourist office). |
| Where | Forêt de Saint-Germain – Le Val |
| Address | Start by the Maison du Val, route de Brancas, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye |
| Season and hours | All year; free. |
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Checked on seine-saintgermain.fr, saintgermainenlaye.fr, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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