Bois des Géantes dolmens, Neolithic burial site in Bourg-Saint-Andéol, France.
The necropolis contains six dolmens spread across 750 meters within the Laoul forest, featuring different architectural styles of megalithic chambers.
Built between 3000 and 2200 BCE, the dolmens were first documented in 1830 when a local surveyor recorded them as druid tombs.
The site name evolved from Jayandes, meaning giants in reference to builders imagined capable of constructing these massive stone structures.
Visitors can access the dolmens through marked paths from parking near D358 road, with guided tours available through the local tourism office.
Each dolmen exhibits distinct architectural characteristics, with burial chambers varying in volume from 3 to 10 cubic meters.
Location: Bourg-Saint-Andéol
Address: Les Joyandes
GPS coordinates: 44.36816,4.58127
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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