La Joselière dolmen

La Joselière dolmen is a Neolithic burial chamber in Pornic with a roughly square mound measuring 11 meters on each side. Flat stones are arranged between two straight dry-stone walls to create four side chambers connected by a central passage.

This megalithic tomb was constructed around 3500 BCE during the Middle Neolithic period. Its multi-chamber design with a central passage reflects burial practices that became widespread along Atlantic coastal regions during this era.

Excavations at La Joselière revealed multiple artifacts including variscite beads, flint tools, and pottery fragments, indicating sophisticated burial practices.

The site sits roughly 250 meters east of La Joselière beach and is reached via a coastal path. The route follows a marked circuit along the shore that is easy to walk and offers pleasant views.

An engraved stone with small circular marks sits at the northeast corner entrance, indicating the initial construction phase. These deliberate markings suggest that builders left specific signs to mark important points of the structure.

Location: Pornic

Inception: 4 Millenium BCE

Length: 11 m

Width: 11 m

GPS coordinates: 47.10237,-2.08017

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22