I recently found this video, which shows Ferdidant Contat, who is currently verified, as a 7 ft 8 in (233.7cm), although I have some doubts, after watching, and comparing him.
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/video/france-produces-worlds-biggest-paris-fr-savoyard-giant-28-news-footage/1147769143
What do you think?