Megaliths of the Jaumâtres stones
Megaliths of the Jaumâtres stones, Megalithic monument in Toulx-Sainte-Croix, France
The Pierres Jaumâtres consists of forty large granite blocks positioned at various angles on the summit of Mount Barlot in central France.
These ancient megalithic structures, protected as a historical monument since February 1927, date back to the Mesolithic period in the Creuse region.
Local traditions connect these stone formations to tales of fairies, with specific rocks named after natural elements like Thunder God and Sugar Loaves.
The site remains open throughout the year, offering marked trails from designated parking areas and including interactive information terminals for visitors.
Each granite block formation creates distinct shapes that visitors can climb upon, offering views across the Creuse department from their elevated position.
Location: Toulx-Sainte-Croix
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: Les Pierres Jaumâtres, 23600 Toulx-Sainte-Croix, France 23600 Toulx-Sainte-Croix
GPS coordinates: 46.31280,2.22629
Latest update: November 4, 2025 10:30
Throughout France, stone silhouettes still stand in fields, forests, or by the sea. They existed long before villages and roads, witnesses to a world that believed in the sky and hidden forces of the earth. These menhirs, erected over five thousand years ago, in their own way narrate the dawn of civilizations. Some are solitary, others are arranged in rows of hundreds. Some bear engraved faces, others remain silent, smoothed by Breton winds or the rain of the Central Massif. From Carnac to Corsica, from Poitou to the Côtes-d’Armor, these upright stones maintain a strong presence, almost human. Approaching them, one senses the ancient connection between human hands and the memory of the land.
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