Bois des Fonds Saint-Sauveur - 2025Yvelines8

Île-de-France  /  Yvelines

The property consists of a contiguous set spread across six cadastral parcels. Five of these parcels are wooded, while one, intended for agricultural use, is currently partially cultivated. The Bois des Fonds Saint Sauveur spans a cadastral area of 7 ha 12 a 54 ca. This forest has several advantages in the current context: 

- A favorable geographical location, close to the Paris metropolitan area and its commercial outlets;

- A visible deciduous population well distributed across all wooded areas;

- A compact land structure in one piece, facilitating management and interventions. 

The Forest

Mixed coppice with standards: 7.1254 ha.: Overall, the parcels consist of oak and ash coppice with standards. In the understory, lime and sycamore maple are present and could play a productive role if thinnings favor them.

A tree-by-tree inventory was conducted in May 2019 with the goal of accounting for the reserves of timber and firewood across the entire area.

Each stem of so-called 'noble' species was inventoried, noting its diameter at 1.3m, its quality, and a height (determined by diameter category).

The oaks and stems of other species with the most potential were cubed and accounted for.

From 50 cm in diameter, the potential high quality of the oaks (sawn timber or logs) was distinguished.

The results of the inventory are available upon request.

Hunting

The surrounding territory is hilly and interspersed with crops and small woods, suitable for hunting deer, wild boars, and small game (pheasants, pigeons). Hunting will be free for the 2026/2027 season subject to the termination of the current lease at least one month before the end of the current season (2025/2026).

Key Takeaways:

The property is located in Maurepas, in the Yvelines, close to Paris. It spans 8.38 ha, of which 7.12 ha are wooded, in one piece. The forest is coherent, accessible, and preserved from nuisances.

• The soils are of good quality, conducive to productive forestry, particularly for oak, which is well adapted locally. The diversity of sites allows for the presence of several species.
• The existing stand is compatible with gentle forestry management (SMCC type), allowing for the progressive valorization of wood over the long term.
• The forest benefits from good production and valorization potential, in a context of sustained demand for quality hardwoods. The context is also favorable for obtaining financing for the reforestation of stands dominated by ash.
• The proximity to consumption basins (Paris, Versailles, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines) facilitates exploitation and logistics.
• This property is suitable for a first forest purchase or to diversify a portfolio. An additional leased agricultural parcel of 1.2567 ha could be sold separately.