La Pierre-Levée, Neolithic dolmen in Poitiers, France.
The limestone megalith measures 3 meters in width and 6 meters in height, supported by pillars in a small square on Rue du Dolmen.
The ancient Roman road connecting Lemonum to Lugdunum passed near this monument, which received its first written mention as Petra-Levata in 1299.
The megalith features in Rabelais' literature, where Pantagruel removes the stone to create a banquet table for students at Poitiers.
The archaeological site maintains free access throughout the year and stands at the intersection of several historical walking paths in Poitiers.
The stone surface displays carved signatures from various 16th-century geographers and cartographers who visited the monument in 1560.
Location: Poitiers
GPS coordinates: 46.57462,0.36203
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
Medieval streets, Roman theaters, Gothic churches, and Renaissance palaces form the architectural heritage of Poitiers. The city center contains the Notre-Dame la Grande church, Saint-Pierre Cathedral, and multiple historic buildings. Gardens, bridges, and staircases add to the visual interest. The surrounding region features castles, villages, and archaeological sites.
Poitiers Cathedral
1.2 km
Baptistère Saint-Jean
1.2 km
Église Sainte-Radegonde de Poitiers
958 m
Holy Cross Abbey
1.2 km
Musée Sainte-Croix
1.2 km
Hypogée des Dunes
231 m
Notre-Dame des Dunes
709 m
Pont Joubert
967 m
Espace Mendès-France
1.2 km
Fanzinothèque
282 m
Neuf bridge
881 m
Fontaine du Pont Joubert
953 m
Escalier des Dunes
868 m
Chapelle Sainte-Croix de Poitiers
1 km
Église Saint-Martin-entre-les-deux-églises de Poitiers
1.2 km
Nouvelle église Saint-Paul de Poitiers
266 m
Montbernage footbridge
1.3 km
Chapelle de l'hôtel de Briey de Poitiers
1.3 km
Famille de Moulin de Rochefort
1.3 km
Maison, 10 rue d'Argent
1.3 km
Maison des Trois Clous
1.4 km
Maison, 34 rue du Pigeon-Blanc
1 km
Maison, 6 rue Saint-Fortunat
1.2 km
Ancienne chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette de Poitiers
1.2 km
Poitiers cathedral
1.2 km
Maison, 4 rue Arthur-de-la-Mauvinière
1 km
Maison, 3 rue Barbatte
1.2 km
Maison, 79 Grande-Rue
1.2 kmReviews
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