Forest of Fontainebleau

The forest of Fontainebleau (, or "Forêt de Bière", meaning "forest of heather") is a mixed deciduous forest lying southeast of Paris, France. It is located primarily in the arrondissement of Fontainebleau in the southwestern part of the department of Seine-et-Marne. Most of it also lies in the canton of Fontainebleau, although parts of it extend into adjoining cantons, and even as far west as the town of Milly-la-Forêt in the neighboring department, Essonne. Several "communes" lie within the forest, notably the towns of Fontainebleau and Avon. The forest has an area of .
Fauna and flora.
The most common trees in the forest are: oak (44%), Scots pine (40%), and European beech (10%). Three thousand species of mushrooms have been discovered. The forest is also home to approximately seven thousand animal species, five thousand of which are insects.
Rock shapes.
The place is also known for peculiar rock shapes which resemble elephants, tortoises, crocodiles and are believed to be natural formations.