Roissy-en-France in Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Les Cèdres / The Great Cedars

— Roissy: Étonnant Village / Unexpected Village —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022

1. Les Cèdres / The Great Cedars Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ce cèdre du Liban visible au bord de l'autoroute du Nord, non loin de l'aéroport, faisait partie de la décoration de l'ancien parc du château de Roissy-en-France. Deux cèdres isolés sont les seuls vestiges de ce jardin composite, entre traditions anglaise et française. Son plan a été approuvé en 1774 par Marie-Antoinette et aurait contribué à élaboration du jardin du Petit-Trianon à Versailles. Les cèdres auraient été protégés de l'abattage par Georges Pompidou, alors Premier ministre, lors des repérages du tracé de l'autoroute en 1950. Ils sont aujourd'hui labellisés arbres remarquables.

This cedar of Lebanon, which can be seen near the highway not far from the airport, was part of the former grounds of Roissy-en-France's chateau. Two isolated cedars are all that remain of this composite garden, a blend of the English and French traditions. Its plan was approved by Queen Marie-Antoinette in 1774 and may have been an influence to the Petit-Trianon in Versailles. The cedars are said to have been protected by Georges Pompidou, then prime minister, during the tracing of the line of the highway in 1960.

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They are as of today listed as remarkable trees.

Erected 2022. (Marker Number 01.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees, and the Roissy: Étonnant Village / Unexpected Village series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.

Location. 49° 0.125′ N, 2° 31.174′ E. Marker is in Roissy-en-France, Île-de-France, in Val-d'Oise. Marker is on Allée du Verger, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Allée du Verger, Roissy-en-France, Île-de-France 95700, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Les Vestiges Du Château / The Remains of the Castle (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Brasserie «Le Village» (about 180 meters away); Rue Dorval / Dorval Street (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Rue Dorval - Les Pailleux / Dorval Street - The Straws (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fontaine Compostelle / Compostela Fountain (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ancienne Poste / Old Post Office (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); La «Maison Bernard» / The «Bernard House» (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Pharmacie / Pharmacy (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roissy-en-France.

Les Cèdres / The Great Cedars Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022

2. Les Cèdres / The Great Cedars Marker - wide view

For the record, there seemed to be no cedars visible from the marker site.

<i>Roissy-en-France (S.-&-O.) - Les Cèdres</i> (postcard on marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Editions Dubois, circa 1920

3. Roissy-en-France (S.-&-O.) - Les Cèdres (postcard on marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.