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Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais

Oak of the Resistance

Natural Monuments

Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais

Oak of the Resistance

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Oak of the Resistance

Name: 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

70m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

14.7km

03:54

140m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

5.46km

01:26

50m

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

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Paul_C

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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Elevation 290 m

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

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Oak of the Resistance

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

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

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

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