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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Montluçon
Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais

Oak of the Resistance

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Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais

Oak of the Resistance

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Oak of the Resistance

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    Location: Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais, Montluçon, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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    1. Les Sept Chênes et la forêt de Tronçais — boucle depuis Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais

    7.50km

    01:58

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    2. Étang de Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais – Informative trail loop from Braize

    14.7km

    03:54

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    3. Oak of the Resistance – Morat Pond loop from Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais

    5.46km

    01:26

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 24, 2023

    The Resistance Oak of the Tronçais Forest is a majestic oak, born around 1640. It has witnessed many events in the history of France. It was first named after Marshal Pétain, leader of the collaborationist Vichy regime, in 1940. But in 1944, three loggers secretly replaced the plaque with the name of Gabriel Péri, a French patriot executed by the Nazis. In 1982, the tree was officially renamed Chêne de la Résistance, to honor the courage of those who fought against fascism. You can admire this giant 41 meters high and 3.68 meters in circumference, surrounded by a wooden fence, in the heart of the Futaie Colbert, a protected area of ancient forest. It is a remarkable example of nature's resilience and beauty.

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      Location: Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais, Montluçon, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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