A heart-shaped cast iron tree, created over ten years ago by the foundry Fonderies Dechaumont, was officially revealed during a ceremony in Rodilhan on September 25. The event was led by Patrice Planes, the mayor of Rodilhan, and the tree was unveiled as a surprise at the end of the ceremony. The idea for the tree first appeared at the Mayors' Fair in Paris, where it caught the attention of Stéphane Destoop, who was an assistant mayor at the time. He had expressed interest in having one in Rodilhan but was unable to persuade his colleagues then. Twelve years later, he returned to the foundry's booth and found that the same tree was still available. Jean-Baptiste Dechaumont, representing the foundry, explained that no one had purchased the tree and that his clerk had been instructed to get rid of it. When he learned of Destoop's interest, Jean-Baptiste decided to donate the tree to Rodilhan. This decision was supported by his father, Bernard Dechaumont, who had originally conceived the project. The company Lamberton provided free transportation to Nîmes, and the tree was later installed in the alley between the town hall and the Cœur de Village esplanade. The heart-shaped tree will now serve as a spot for young couples to engrave their names and the date of their union, following a tradition similar to that of the Pont des Arts in Paris, where visitors once left love locks. During the inauguration, Stéphane Destoop proposed marriage to his future wife, and she accepted. The tree has become a symbol of love and commitment for the town, marking a unique blend of art, history, and personal celebration.