Alignement de Lagatjar, Prehistoric stone row in Camaret-sur-Mer, France
Alignement de Lagatjar consists of more than 80 standing stones arranged in parallel rows across an open coastal hillside. The menhirs vary in height and size, with some reaching three meters, and they form distinct linear patterns across the landscape.
The site originates from the Neolithic period and was originally built with several hundred stones erected over thousands of years. Official protection came in 1883 when authorities recognized its importance as an ancient monument.
The stone rows reflect the spiritual beliefs and community gatherings of the people who shaped this landscape millennia ago. Visitors can sense how central such gathering places were to the lives of early inhabitants.
The site is open year-round without entrance fees or advance reservations needed. Walking across the hillside is straightforward, though sturdy shoes are advisable and visitors should note the exposed location on the coastal ridge.
During the 1930s, locals used the stone field as a football pitch before its full archaeological value was recognized. This unusual repurposing shows how the site was once treated simply as open ground rather than a protected monument.
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