The yew tree has been revered for thousands of years as one of the oldest living beings on earth. As such, and in memory of past generations, it was often planted at the foot of megalithic burial mounds, Celtic steles and then Christian chapels, as here with the Saint-Yves Chapel in Cruguel, built in the 15th century in honour of Saint Yves.
The yew tree at Saint-Yves Chapel stands at the foot of the chapel. Measuring approximately 6 metres in circumference, it is thought to be around 500 years old. It has been classified as one of the remarkable trees of Morbihan.
The yew tree at Saint-Yves Chapel stands at the foot of the chapel. Measuring approximately 6 metres in circumference, it is thought to be around 500 years old. It has been classified as one of the remarkable trees of Morbihan.
