Menhir de la Pointe-de-Guéritte

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Menhir de la Pointe-de-Guéritte, Neolithic menhir in Quiberon, France.

The Menhir de la Pointe-de-Guéritte stands 1.80 meters tall and measures 1.10 meters at its base, constructed from a solid granite block in coastal Brittany.

Dating from the Neolithic period, this vertical stone structure received official protection status as a historical monument on July 10, 1933, preserving its archaeological significance.

The menhir represents the engineering capabilities of prehistoric communities in Brittany, forming part of an extensive network of megalithic monuments across the region.

Located at coordinates 47.4811616, -3.1368247, visitors can find documentation about the menhir at the Médiathèque du patrimoine in Charenton-le-Pont, Val-de-Marne.

A covered alley lies 50 meters south of the menhir, creating an archaeological complex that provides insights into ancient settlement patterns in the area.

Location: Quiberon

GPS coordinates: 47.48116,-3.13682

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:51

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