Tilleul de Pérouges, Natural monument in Pérouges, France.
The Tilleul de Pérouges is an ancient linden tree located at the center of the village's main square. Its trunk has become hollow over the centuries, so wooden pillars support it to keep it upright and stable.
The tree was planted in 1792, shortly after the French Revolution, and survived a period when many trees were cut down for political reasons. This linden has endured since then as one of the few examples to survive that turbulent time.
The linden tree serves as a meeting place in the medieval village where people naturally gather in its shade. Locals and visitors often pause to rest under its branches, making it a quiet social hub in the village center.
The tree is freely accessible on the village's central square and can be visited at any time. Visitors should note that the tree is under constant care, and the wooden structures around it help maintain its stability.
The trunk has transformed into a tubular structure after hundreds of years, appearing green and alive from the outside despite being completely hollow inside. This unusual structure allows the tree to continue growing despite its advanced age and the absence of wood on the inside.
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