For the past two years, the home of two architects in Bois-le-Roi, in the heart of the Fontainebleau Forest near Paris, has been clad entirely in sustainably sourced Kebony wood.
Head to Bois-le-Roi in Seine-et-Marne for a stroll along the banks of the Seine to discover the Affolantes, atypical residences built between 1830 and 1914. Between Seine-Port and Saint-Mammès, let yourself be charmed by the discoveries along the river.
Five open-air swimming spots around Paris thelocal.fr - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thelocal.fr Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Five French hiking spots that are accessible from Paris thelocal.fr - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thelocal.fr Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.