Verziau of Gargantua

The sandstone monolith stands 4.35 meters high and 1.50 meters wide, featuring a tapered shape from its base to its chipped summit point.

This megalith, classified as a historical monument in 1889, had a twin structure that was dismantled in the early 19th century for stone extraction.

Local inhabitants named the menhir 'verziau' in Picard dialect, referring to a sharpening stone used by a giant to sharpen agricultural tools.

The menhir stands on a small hill north of Bois-lès-Pargny, near a copse close to Sons-et-Ronchères, surrounded by private properties.

Scientific studies indicate numerous sandstone blocks weighing over 200 kilograms exist in adjacent plots, suggesting local material sourcing for the monument.

Location: Bois-lès-Pargny

Height: 4.35 m

Width: 1.5 m

Made from material: sandstone

GPS coordinates: 49.75101,3.65455

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51