Pierre couverte de la Pagerie

The Pierre couverte de la Pagerie features two massive covering stones supported by vertical stone slabs, creating a burial chamber measuring 10.5 meters long.

Archaeological excavations conducted in 1897 revealed a human skeleton inside the burial chamber, along with three flint fragments now preserved in the Angers Museum.

This megalithic structure represents the architectural methods of Neolithic communities, demonstrating their advanced understanding of stone construction and burial practices.

Located at coordinates 47.3393934, -0.2563226, the site received official protection status as a classified historical monument of France in 1980.

One entrance pillar displays a natural pattern resembling a bovine head and contains an engraved eye, adding intrigue to this prehistoric monument.

Location: Gennes-Val-de-Loire

Address: Les Brulins 49350 49350

GPS coordinates: 47.33939,-0.25632

Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:30