Bois-le-Roi (; 'Wood-the-King') is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is between Melun and Fontainebleau, on the left bank of the Seine. It shares two bridges with the neighbouring Chartrettes to the north.
Tourism Many Parisians usually go to explore Bois-le-Roi during the holidays. Popular destinations include the Église Saint-Pierre, a small church, the Ô de Sermaize, a wellness spa, as well as the Île de Loisirs de Bois-le-Roi, a beach on the Seine.
Demographics The inhabitants are called Bacots (masculine) and Bacottes (feminine) in French.
Transport Bois-le-Roi is served by Bois-le-Roi station on Transilien Line R (from Paris-Gare de Lyon).
See also Communes of the Seine-et-Marne department
References
External links
Official website (in French) 1999 Land Use, from IAURIF (Institute for Urban Planning and Development of the Paris-Île-de-France région)