Stantari

Archaeological site Sartène, Corsica, France

What to expect

The Stantari archaeological area is located in the commune of Sartène, in the region of Corsica, France. It features an alignment of monoliths, including statues-menhirs, dating back to the Middle Neolithic and Bronze Age. The location includes 55 monoliths, with some of the stones featuring sculpted faces. A hematite-impregnated bucket discovered indicates that the stones were originally painted red. The alignment is composed of three files of stones, with some standing and others recumbent. It is listed as a Historic Monument and is freely accessible

Plan your family visit to the Stantari with these blog insights 👇

Corsica with children: What you can experience on a family holiday

This family's experience:

Activities: We looked at the stone rows of Stantari. A very nice hiking tour also connects it with the Dolmen of Fontanaccia, a megalithic tomb

Highlights: The stone rows of Stantari are really interesting! We enjoyed the nice hike with the Dolmen of Fontanaccia ✨