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  Latest News Society Economy Miscellaneous News Politics Leisure-Culture Sports Unusual Rugby Cinema Planet World Lifestyle Investigations Videos Newsletters Research Cities Airbnb: End of the Golden Age? These Regions Where the Number of Rentals is Falling Essonne Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois 11°C Essonne. But where does this elephant installed in a square in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois come from? In Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (Essonne), a statue of an elephant has curiously stood for over 60 years in Place Saint-Herbach.  In Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (Essonne), a statue of an elephant has curiously stood in Place Saint-Herbach for over 60 years. (©Actu Essonne / T.F.) By Thibaut Faussabry Published on February 6, 2022 at 12:23 p.m. 3.25 m high, 3.50 m long, 1.80 m wide, and weighing nearly 7 tons. In Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (Essonne), a curious concrete elephant stands in Place Saint-Herbach, located along the Route de Corbeil. But why and how did it end up there? "I only know that it was donated to the town and that it's been here for decades," replies the current manager of the Elephant Café when asked. Indeed, this work of art was not originally intended to be displayed on public streets. Also read Essonne: A new Gulli Parc opens in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois ADVERTISEMENT ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION. Discover Inspired by A work created by a mason artist from Morsang-sur-Orge "Mr. Boulanger, a mason living in Morsang-sur-Orge, liked to make large-scale replicas of African animals at home, which he stored in his large garden," says Jean-Pierre Lamotte of the Friends of History association of Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois. "In addition to the elephant, he had created a crocodile and a giraffe. However, his wife got fed up and asked him to remove his creations from their garden. Around 1962, Mr. Maisse, owner of the Café de Liers in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, decided to buy the elephant," continues Jean-Pierre Lamotte. However, the café manager misjudged the size of the elephant he had just purchased. "Upon delivery, he realized it was impossible to get the artwork through the carriage entrance of his property. Mr. Maisse then decided to donate it to the municipality, which installed it opposite the café," explains the local history specialist.

Best done early in the morning as it is very busy during the day.

Ah, the Montaigne hill, when it's at the end of the course it can hurt, but it also tells us that we're almost there.

very beautiful church

very beautiful village

The whole village is well worth a visit, there is also a very good restaurant.

As you walk through the serene Parc de Lormoy, you will discover a fascinating collection of wooden sculptures scattered throughout the park. These unique works of art, made from fallen trees, are a testament to the creativity and skill of local artisans. As you walk along the winding paths, you will be captivated by the intricate details and imaginative forms of each sculpture. Take time to appreciate the beauty of nature and the art that transforms ordinary wood into extraordinary masterpieces.

This site consists of 86 hectares of ponds, wet woodlands and peat meadows. Take the time to explore around the ponds and appreciate the rich biodiversity of the marsh.