Almost two thirds of Boissy-Saint-Léger consists of natural areas, most of them forested. Other themes range from wetlands and hiking trails to cultural heritage, trotting races and a market with fresh food. When planning your trip, you can focus on nature, history or both.
Forests, Wetlands and Trails
The Domaine régional du Piple includes wetlands that are home to numerous plant and animal species. It opened to the public on 20 June 2026; check the latest access details before your visit. A viewpoint offers sweeping views over the Paris metropolitan area. This brings together two distinct perspectives on nature: the wetland habitats and views across the region.
The forest also defines the area. The Forêt de Notre-Dame has been designated a protected forest since 2016 and is managed by the Office National des Forêts. Boissy-Saint-Léger is a starting point for long and short hiking trails. The GR 14 Brie – Champagne – Ardennes passes through the Parc de Grosbois, the Bois-Notre-Dame and the Forêt d’Armainvilliers. The GR de pays de l’Est parisien trails pass through the Parc de Grosbois and the Bois de la Grange.
The Massif de l’Arc Boisé offers dozens of walking and cycling routes. Another option is the “en pleine nature” cycling tour, which you can do on your own. Along the route, signs provide information about the Arc Boisé. For a specific walking route: the Forêt régionale de Grosbois is a 15-minute walk from the Boissy-Saint-Léger RER A station.
Heritage and Trotting Races
The Domaine du château de Grosbois lies in Boissy-Saint-Léger and Villecresnes; some parts are listed as historic monuments, while others are classified as historic monuments. The grounds of the Château du Piple trace their origins to a manor house surrounded by moats and walls, with a chapel, hall and cellar, built around 1280 for the Abbey of Saint-Maur. The church of Saint-Léger appears to have been rebuilt in the 16th century.
The Chapelle du Piple, also known as the Chapel of the Sacred Hearts, contains a stained-glass window installed in 1891 depicting Saint Léger. The Musée du Trot offers a different historical focus: it presents the history of trotting races from the Olympic Games to the present day. By size and collection, it is considered Europe’s foremost museum dedicated to trotting.
A guided tour of the century-old orchid greenhouses of Vacherot et Lecoufle is another cultural discovery. It takes you through a plant world connected to every continent. Architecture, church history, trotting races and orchids offer a range of themes for a stay, without having to combine them into a fixed itinerary.
Market and Local Produce
The Marché de la Ferme offers fresh produce, vegetables, meat and fish at its stalls. The selection of stalls may vary. The market complements the area’s nature and culture with a glimpse of the local food scene.
Discover more destinations: Sucy-En-Brie, Vitry-Sur-Marne, Bonneuil-Sur-Marne, Saint-Maur-Des-Fossés, Arcueil, Limeil-Brévannes, Chennevières-sur-Marne, Villeneuve-Saint-Georges.
For the broader travel overview: Val-De-Marne.
