Menhir de la Pochetière, Megalithic monument in the Pré de la Pierre area of Cholet, France.
Description
Menhir de la Pochetière is an upright granite stone located in the Pré de la Pierre area of Cholet. It stands with a rounded top and appears as a quiet guardian in the green landscape of the Angevin region.
History
The stone was erected during the Neolithic period more than 4,000 years ago when megalithic peoples inhabited this region. Its origins link this place to a distant past of human settlement in the area.
Culture
The stone takes its name from a family property nearby and reflects how this area has been inhabited for thousands of years. Its location remains connected to the local history and reminds visitors of the deep roots of this landscape.
Practical
The menhir is located at the edge of Cholet and remains accessible year-round without any special equipment needed. The site offers a quiet place to explore and photograph within an open landscape.
Did you know?
This stone is the only remaining Neolithic structure still in its original location in this part of Maine-et-Loire. Its existence makes it a rare link to the everyday world of those early peoples.
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