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The Elephant

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The Elephant

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  • Location: Sainte-Geneviève-Des-Bois, Palaiseau, Ile-de-France, France

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    October 26, 2022

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    At a bend in the road, unexpectedly, you can come across a pachyderm in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois.
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    Essonne. But where does this elephant installed in a square in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois come from?

    In Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (Essonne), a statue of an elephant has curiously stood for over 60 years in Place Saint-Herbach.

    

    In Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (Essonne), a statue of an elephant has curiously stood in Place Saint-Herbach for over 60 years. (©Actu Essonne / T.F.)
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    Saint-Eutrope Forest Entrance – Abandoned Routes loop from Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

    19.0km

    01:27

    30m

    30m

    Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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    Elevation 80 m

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    Tuesday 10 November

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    Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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    Location: Sainte-Geneviève-Des-Bois, Palaiseau, Ile-de-France, France

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