Seine-et-Marne is the largest department in the Île-de-France region, its size giving it a distinctly rural character in its eastern reaches despite being within commuting distance of Paris. Road and rail links along the Seine keep the department well connected to the capital. With its strong royal heritage, Seine-et-Marne is home to two of France's most celebrated chateaux, Fontainebleau, surrounded by its own vast forest, and Vaux-le-Vicomte, whose splendour is said to have inspired the building of Versailles. Elsewhere in the department, buyers will find the historic town of Provins, and Disneyland Paris, which draws millions of visitors and supports a strong local economy. Seine-et-Marne is recognised too for offering considerably more affordable property than the departments closer to Paris. A temperate climate brings warm summers and cool winters. Options on the market range from a townhouse in Fontainebleau or Provins, a rural property near the forest or a family house within commuting range of the capital, Seine-et-Marne offers good value. With royal heritage, forest and affordability, it is a department well suited to families and commuters alike. For buyers considering the local property market, the average price for a house in Seine-et-Marne is €2,651/m².