Villeneuve-le-Comte obelisk

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Villeneuve-le-Comte obelisk, Protected obelisk at Carrefour de l'Obélisque crossroads in Villeneuve-le-Comte, France.

The obelisk stands 15 meters tall at the intersection of RD 231 and RN 36, crowned with a terrestrial globe decorated with waves and lightning patterns.

Built in 1735, this monument marks the meeting location between Louis XV and the Duke of Brandenburg during a hunting expedition in the Crecy forest.

The monument displays hunting symbols on its northern face, including a bow, quiver, and axe, representing the area's traditional forest activities.

Located at the highest point of Crecy forest at 134 meters altitude, the obelisk serves as a reference point for navigation through the surrounding woodland.

The structure features symbolic elements suggesting themes of destruction by water and fire, as noted in Fulcanelli's philosophical studies.

Location: Villeneuve-le-Comte

Location: Dammartin-sur-Tigeaux

Location: Mortcerf

GPS coordinates: 48.79170,2.86917

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48

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