Olivier de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Remarkable tree in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France

The Olivier de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is a millennial olive tree formed of several large, gnarled trunks that twist and merge as they rise. Its grey, deeply furrowed bark is knotted and hollowed toward the base, and small pale green leaves grow on the upper branches. The tree reaches a circumference of 23.5 m and a height of 15 m, with roots that gradually absorb the stones of the wall on which it grows. A small black metal frame at its base holds a white sign reading "OLIVIER MILLENAIRE".

The olive tree is claimed to be over 2,000 years old by Professor Robert Bourdu, based on its circumference and comparison with other old trees; some sources give 2,500 to 2,800 years. Its age cannot be verified by tree rings because the trunk is hollow and the rings are illegible. In the early 20th century, historian Gabriel Hanotaux bought the land to save the tree from being cut down. It was labelled a Remarkable Tree of France on 4 October 2016.

The tree still bears small black olives of the pichoulina variety, a local cultivar named in the sources. A white sign reading "OLIVIER MILLENAIRE" stands against its roots, marking it for passers-by. Its roots are described as gradually absorbing the stones of the wall on which it grows.

The roadside location toward Menton makes the tree easy to reach and allows you to combine the visit with walks through the village. You can visit the area throughout the year and spend time exploring the surroundings at your own pace.

The tree received official recognition when it was classified as a Remarkable Tree of France in 2016. This designation highlights how its age and trunk size continue to stand out even among other old trees in the country.