Tree of Wishes, Wood Ricard

Once upon a time an old lonely tree, located in the heart of Ricard wood, not far from the village. This tree was different from the others: its twisted branches seemed to form hands stretched towards the sky, as if he wanted to catch the stars.
The inhabitants called him "The Tree of Wishes". It was said that anyone who touched his bark with sincere intent could make a wish. Wishes could be simple or ambitious, but they had to come from the heart.
The children of the village liked to go there in secret, especially on starry nights. They murmured their dreams at the tree, hoping that their vows would come true. Some wanted healing for a sick relative, others wanted to find love or pass their exams.
One day a young girl named Elodie went to the Tree of Wishes. She had recently lost her mother and felt lonely. She touched the rough bark and said, "I wish to see my mother again."
The next morning Elodie discovered a white feather on his pillow. She knew it was a sign. She went to the tree and found there a letter, written by her mother's hand before her death. The soft and comforting words brought him peace.
The Tree of Wishes continued to fulfill the wishes of the villagers. Some said it was magic, others thought it was simply the strength of faith and hope.
Even today, the Tree of Wishes watches over Heudreville-sur-Eure. If you go through the Ricard wood, don't hesitate to entrust it with your deepest dreams. Who knows? Maybe he'll listen and your wish will come true.