While virtually every city has a tree that can claim to be the oldest, not many have a story as interesting as the one in Paris. Located in Square René Viviani within sight of the Notre Dame, an ancient black locust tree grows behind a wire fence. Surrounded by vibrant moss and saplings, its age […]
In the small village of Much Marcle, an ancient tree stands beside St. Bartholomew’s Church. Though the church dates back to the 13th century, the tree is even older—it has a few centuries on the building. The yew’s hollow trunk is vast enough to accommodate several people standing inside it. The yew’s longevity and grandeur […]