Menhir de Peyrefitte, Neolithic menhir in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, France
The Menhir de Peyrefitte is a large upright limestone block rising from the landscape near Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens. The rectangular stone stands out among the surrounding vineyards and is marked by a distinctive carved feature on one side.
The stone was erected during the late Stone Age, long before Roman times reached this region. In medieval times it was mentioned in local documents and has remained standing in the landscape ever since.
The stone holds a place in local memory and is visited by people from the region who value its presence in the landscape. It has become a spot where visitors pause to reflect on the long human presence in this area.
The stone stands in open countryside and is visible from nearby roads. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the area is hilly and can become muddy after rain.
A small carved depression marks the stone, a detail many visitors overlook when viewing it from a distance. This feature was added centuries after the stone was first raised, showing how people engaged with the site across generations.
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