FamxplorMenhir brisé de Locmariaquer
What to expect
The Menhir brisé de Locmariaquer, also known as the Grand Menhir Brisé, is a megalithic site located in Locmariaquer, Brittany, France. The site features a massive broken menhir, estimated to be around 20.60 meters long and weighing 280 tonnes, making it the largest known menhir in Europe. The menhir is believed to have been erected around 4500 years ago and was intentionally toppled around 4400 years ago. The site also includes other megalithic monuments, such as the Dolmen de la Table des Marchand and the Tumulus d'Er Grah, which provide insight into the funerary practices of the Neolithic people in Brittany. The menhir is made of orthogneiss, a type of rock that is not native to the area, and its transportation and construction are still a subject of debate among specialists
Plan your family visit to the Menhir brisé de Locmariaquer with these blog insights 👇
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Activities: We saw the impressive broken menhir of Locmariaquer, a 20-meter-tall stone weighing 300 tonnes, which was raised using rudimentary methods. The broken pieces on the ground give a sense of its original height
Highlights: We were all impressed by the sheer size of the menhir, and the fact that it was transported from 10 km away. It's a testament to the skill and dedication of the people who built it ✨