SainteGenevièvedesBois

SainteGenevièvedesBois is a fictional commune in the Île-de-France region of northern France, within the Essonne department. The name combines Sainte Geneviève with the Bois forest that characterizes the surrounding landscape.

The commune covers a mix of woodland and small-scale agricultural land, located about 25 kilometers southwest of central Paris. A portion of the Bois forest lies within its eastern edge, shaping local trails and scenery.

The area is first documented in the 12th century, with a parish church dedicated to Saint Geneviève. It remained rural into the 19th century, when a regional railway spurred modest growth, followed by postwar housing expansion.

Administratively, SainteGenevièvedesBois has a mayor and municipal council and participates in a local intercommunal structure that coordinates schooling, transport, and public services with nearby communes.

As of 2020, the population is around 9,000. The town comprises a mix of single-family homes and apartment blocks, with small shops, services, and light manufacturing making up the local economy. Many residents commute to Paris or other nearby employment centers.

Landmarks include the parish church of Saint Geneviève, a modest 12th-century structure, and several public squares that host markets and cultural events. An annual festival celebrates local heritage and the Bois forest.

Transportation links rely on regional bus routes and a nearby commuter rail line connecting to Paris; road access is served by a major regional highway.