Linden tree

The Linden is an iconic tree that is very easy to spot thanks to its heart-shaped leaves. Our four-star campsite Les Jardins de La Pascalinette® is the proud owner of two linden trees that bathe the surrounding pitches in their sweet scent when their bunches of 3 to 7 yellow flowers bloom at the start of summer.

The linden has been a symbol of serenity and tranquillity for centuries.

Native to Europe and Asia, this majestic tree has played an important role in many cultures, in terms of both its medicinal uses and symbolism.

In addition to its uses in herbal medicine, its flowers are prized in cosmetics for their soothing and moisturizing properties.

In days gone by, in eastern France (as well as Switzerland and Germany), justice was “brought” under a linden tree. It is a symbol of love (its heart-shaped leaves), as well as freedom: in 1989, the symbol of the linden was chosen to commemorate the bicentenary of the French Revolution.

Another fascinating anecdote about the linden tree dates back to the Roman Empire. According to legend, the famous emperor Julius Caesar was entranced by the beauty and tranquillity of the linden. He is even said to have ordered linden trees to be planted along the roads of the Empire to provide shade to weary travellers and promote peace and relaxation.

In the Middle Ages, lindens were often planted near churches and places of worship due to their sacred symbolism. These trees were believed to be inhabited by benevolent spirits offering protection and healing to people who sheltered under their foliage. Linden flowers were also used to prepare soothing herbal teas that promoted sleep and relieved anxiety.

In popular culture, the linden is often associated with romance and love. In Germany, for example, it is traditionally planted in front of the houses of newlyweds as a symbol of marital bliss and prosperity.