Pierres branlantes de la Davière, Prehistoric megalithic site in Sèvremoine, France.
Pierres branlantes de la Davière is a prehistoric megalithic site in Sèvremoine featuring several granite blocks arranged in a distinctive pattern across the landscape. The stones are positioned in a way that reflects ancient construction knowledge and planning.
These stones were erected in prehistoric times by early communities who settled in the Pays de la Loire region. Their official recognition as a protected monument in 1889 established modern preservation efforts for this megalithic site.
These stones form part of the local heritage and represent the people who inhabited this region thousands of years ago. Visitors can sense the connection between ancient times and today when walking among them.
The site is accessible via marked paths leading from the main road near Saint-Germain-sur-Moine. Wear sturdy shoes as the terrain is outdoors and conditions vary depending on weather and season.
Several of the granite blocks can move slightly when pressure is applied to specific points, which gave them the name 'branlantes' meaning rocking or swaying. This unusual property makes them a rare geological feature that often surprises visitors.
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