Chêne de la Vierge à Chaville, Ancient oak tree in Viroflay, France.
The pedunculate oak stands 30 meters tall with a diameter of 5.48 meters at the intersection of Pavé de Meudon and Chêne de la Vierge streets.
During the cholera epidemic of the 1850s, local residents gathered at the tree to pray, leading to its designation as a religious landmark.
Religious offerings, including crosses, rosaries, and crucifixes, are regularly placed at the base of the tree by visiting pilgrims.
The tree is located near the edge of the Forest of Meudon, minutes from Versailles and accessible from Paris via public transportation.
The oak features a statue of the Virgin Mary, copied from Chartres Cathedral, which replaced an earlier statuette placed by Celtic aspirants.
Location: Viroflay
GPS coordinates: 48.79697,2.17531
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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