Locust of Square René-Viviani
The locust of the square René-Viviani is a French remarkable tree located in the square René-Viviani in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. Planted in 1601, it is the oldest tree in Paris.Photo: Jason Riedy, CC BY 2.0.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Notre Dame de Paris and Île de la Cité.
Notre Dame de Paris
Church
Photo: P e z i, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Notre-Dame de Paris, often referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. Notre Dame de Paris is situated 210 metres northeast of Locust of Square René-Viviani.
Île de la Cité
Islet
Photo: David.Monniaux, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Île de la Cité is one of two natural islands on the Seine River in central Paris. It spans 22.5 hectares of land. In the 4th century, it was the site of the fortress of the area governor for the Roman Empire.
Collège de France
University
Photo: Celette, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Collège de France, founded in 1530 by François I, is a higher education and research establishment in France. It is located in Paris near La Sorbonne. Collège de France is situated 400 metres south of Locust of Square René-Viviani.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Latin Quarter and 5th arrondissement.
Latin Quarter
Suburb
Photo: David.Monniaux, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Latin Quarter of Paris is a district in Paris on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne. Located in the city's 5th and the 6th arrondissements, it is known for its concentration of universities.
5th arrondissement
Photo: K’m, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The 5th Arrondissement of Paris is one of the best known of the city's central districts, located on the Left Bank of the river Seine. Also commonly known as the "Latin Quarter" because the first great Parisian university, the Sorbonne, was founded here and Latin was the language the medieval period students used once to speak.
4th arrondissement
Photo: Björn Söderqvist, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The 4th is a good chunk of what used to be medieval Paris, and you'll find a lot left from that time on both islands and in the narrow streets of the lower Marais.
Locust of Square René-Viviani
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Also known as: “Plus Vieil Arbre de Paris”, “Robinier du square René Viviani”, and “Robinier du Square Viviani”
- Categories: remarkable tree and tourism
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
48.85219° or 48° 51′ 8″ northLongitude
2.34729° or 2° 20′ 50″ eastInception
1601Height
15 metres (49 feet)Open location code
8FW4V82W+VWOpenStreetMap ID
node 326372977OpenStreetMap feature
natural=treeOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q48755299
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In Other Languages
From French to Polish—“Locust of Square René-Viviani” goes by many names.
- French: “Robinier du square René-Viviani”
- Polish: “robinia na placu Vivianiego w Paryżu”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre and Square René-Viviani.
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