Turenne lime tree, Historical lime tree in Fontaine, France.

The Turenne lime tree stands beside Fontaine's town hall in the Territory of Belfort and displays the characteristic form of an ancient linden. Its thick trunk and expansive canopy make it a striking presence in the local landscape.

On 29 December 1674 Marshal Turenne stopped beneath this lime tree before defeating the Imperial army at Mulhouse. He returned after the victory and made Fontaine his headquarters until the Battle of Turckheim on 5 January 1675. The tree was classed as a site on 15 April 1911 for its artistic character.

The lime tree is classed as a site on 15 April 1911 for its artistic character, and its name recalls Marshal de Turenne, who stopped beneath it on 29 December 1674 before defeating the Imperial army at Mulhouse. He then made Fontaine his headquarters until the Battle of Turckheim on 5 January 1675. The tree stands beside the town hall, where visitors can see it today.

The lime tree stands in the village of Fontaine, immediately beside the town hall, on a paved surface next to a low stone wall and a flower bed. It is seen on foot from the surrounding streets, not via a forest trail. The trunk is thick and the crown broad, so the base is best viewed from the open paved area around it.

The tree underwent specialized preservation work in the 1980s to maintain its health and structural integrity. This intervention demonstrates how ancient trees can be cared for while respecting their natural form.