Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone: Exceptional Olive Tree Planted in Market Square

A 5-meter tall, 3-ton tree, a Mediterranean symbol, has been installed to beautify this communal meeting space.

Generic image of an exceptional olive tree planted in the market square of Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, bringing greenery and shade.
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Generic image of an exceptional olive tree planted in the market square of Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, bringing greenery and shade.

The Market Square in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone was enhanced this Thursday morning with an exceptional olive tree, standing 5 meters tall and weighing nearly 3 tons, as part of the beautification phase of this communal space.

The beautification phase of the Market Square in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, which began a few days ago with the installation of benches, continued this Thursday morning with the planting of a remarkable olive tree. This tree, transported and put in place using a crane truck, measures 5 meters in height and weighs approximately 3 tons.
Originating from Calabria in southern Italy, this exceptional olive tree now brings greenery and shade to the heart of this communal meeting space. It is considered a symbol of longevity and an emblem of the Mediterranean.
The municipality hopes this tree will accompany the residents of Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone for many years to come, contributing to the square's appeal.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone (22/10/2026)