Mégalithes d'Avrillé
Discover the megaliths in Avrillé...
Discover these megaliths on this map.- Menhir du Camp de César: Rue Georges Clémenceau (in the garden of the town hall).
This is the tallest menhir in the Vendée and one of the tallest in France: "The King of Menhirs". It is 7 m high and weighs around 85,000 kg. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1889.
- The menhirs of La Pierre: La Pierre.
A line of 3 menhirs lining the road. The main menhir stands 4.50 m high and weighs 42,000 kg. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1889.
- Beaulieu menhir: Chemin de Beaulieu.
Animposing block measuring 9m in circumference and rising to 4.30m.
- Menhir de la Boilière: Beautiful view.
This menhir fell in 1962. However, it was restored to its original position in 1986 by the Vendée group for the protection of archaeological heritage. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1889.
- La Garnerie menhir: La Garnerie.
Certainly one of the most imposing menhirs. Height: 5 m; Circumference: 9.50 m; Weight: 100,000 kg.
- Menhir du bois du Gourgon: Route des Sables d'Olonne.
Group of 5 menhirs, the largest of which are 6.40 m high. Access is subject to payment of the Château de la Guignardière park entrance fee. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1889.
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85440 AVRILLE
FRANCE
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