Dolmen of Wéris

The Dolmen of Wéris is an ancient burial chamber from the Neolithic period built from four upright stones topped by two massive capstones forming a roof. The rectangular structure stretches about 6 meters and was used to lay deceased community members to rest.

This structure was built around 3000 BCE and belonged to the Seine-Oise-Marne culture of the Neolithic period. The chamber remained in use for thousands of years, with evidence showing it was occupied from the Neolithic through the Gallo-Roman era.

This burial place was used for funeral ceremonies that reveal how ancient people honored their dead and said farewell. The objects found inside, such as pottery and tools, show that families placed meaningful items with the deceased.

You can see the monument from the outside, but you are not allowed to enter or climb on it. The nearby village of Wéris has the museum La Maison des Mégalithes, which provides more context about the site's history and importance.

Standing near the burial chamber is a solitary upright stone, called a menhir, that rises about 2.84 meters high. This striking pillar may have served as a landmark for the burial site or as a sacred symbol for the people.