Menhir de Peyrefitte, Neolithic menhir in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, France
The Menhir de Peyrefitte stands 5.2 meters tall, measures 3 meters wide, and weighs approximately 50 tons, making it the largest megalith in Southwest France.
The monolithic limestone structure dates from the late Neolithic period between 2600 and 2300 BC, with historical texts mentioning it as Petrafixa from the 11th century.
Local residents gather at the menhir during the Feast of Saint John on June 24, walking around it with lit candles before releasing them into the Dordogne River.
The menhir stands 50 meters west of the Libourne-Branne road and 200 meters from the Dordogne River, surrounded by vineyards in the Saint-Emilion region.
A circular offering hole exists 70 centimeters above ground level, carved into one corner of the rectangular limestone structure during the medieval period.
Location: Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens
GPS coordinates: 44.88913,-0.20434
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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