It was the cradle of the French monarchy; its surrounding greenery and dense forests also provided good sites for later kings and nobles to build their chateaux, away from the troublesome mob of Paris, at Fon?­taine?­bleau, Chantilly, and Versailles.
The dense forests contributed to kings' ability to build their chateaux.
The dense forests and greenery presented a challenge to kings and nobles seeking to build their chateaux.