Menhir dit Pierre des Druides, Megalithic site in Saint-Ouen-de-la-Cour, France.
The Menhir dit Pierre des Druides is an upright natural stone standing in a woodland area of Belforêt-en-Perche near a junction of forest paths. The stone rises from the landscape and marks a notable point in the woods.
This menhir was erected in prehistoric times and stood long before the druids, from whom it later took its name. Archaeological findings in the area show that the Romans settled in this region at a later period.
The stone is called 'Pierre des Druides' and shows how local people connected prehistoric sites with later beliefs. Visitors find today a place that reflects this connection between old and newer history.
The site is reached through forest paths and lies in an area crossed by hiking trails throughout Belforêt-en-Perche. Visitors should wear suitable footwear and expect natural ground conditions.
Excavations have uncovered evidence of ceremonies and rituals from prehistoric times that took place at this location. The area is rich with Roman remains, showing that this place held importance across many centuries.
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