Dolmen d'Er Houel

The dolmen d'Er Houel features three standing orthostats with a capstone resting on the ground, displaying the partially ruined but still recognizable Neolithic architecture of this ancient burial chamber.

Built between 3000 and 2500 BC during the Neolithic period, this dolmen served as a collective burial site for the prehistoric populations that inhabited the Breton region.

Listed as a historic monument in July 2023, this dolmen forms part of Locmariaquer's rich megalithic heritage that demonstrates the funerary and ritual practices of ancient Bretons.

Access to the dolmen is only possible on foot via a coastal path, and the site benefits from legal protection within a six-meter radius around the structure.

Located at the tip of Er Houel point beneath pine trees, this dolmen offers the distinctive feature of combining prehistoric heritage with marine landscapes of the Gulf of Morbihan.

Location: Locmariaquer

GPS coordinates: 47.55400,-2.96260

Latest update: October 13, 2025 08:51