Pierre-aux-Fées, Neolithic dolmen in Reignier-Esery, France
Pierre-aux-Fées is a Neolithic megalith in Reignier-Esery featuring a massive covering slab held up by three stone pillars. The slab stretches approximately 5 meters long and 4.5 meters wide, creating a chamber space beneath it.
The monument was first documented in 1819 and initially described as a druidic altar. In 1910 it received official protection as a classified historical monument in France.
The dolmen's name reflects local legends about fairies who supposedly transported stones to this location. Stories connected it to a medieval knight named Aymon de Bellecombe and a celebration that required supernatural assistance.
The monument sits about 2 kilometers from the town center near Saint-Ange hamlet. A designated picnic area is available for visitors exploring the site.
Advanced laser scanning revealed that the covering slab weighs far more than traditionally estimated. These technical measurements provided new details about how the ancient structure was built and balanced.
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