With its eight meters in circumference, this magnificent roadside tree is the largest giant sequoia in Loire Atlantique. It's still far from the French record, which stands at 13 meters, and light years away from the largest sequoias in California. Its father, Hercules, is 31 meters tall!

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Giant redwood Son of Hercules

1. Montru Lime Kiln – Lovely stretch along the Sanguèze loop from Monnières

2. Lovely stretch along the Sanguèze – Moulin de Gervaud loop from Mouzillon

3. Lovely stretch along the Sanguèze – Moulin de Gervaud loop from Mouzillon

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