Pierre Saint-Julien, Prehistoric menhir near Saint-Julien Cathedral, Le Mans, France.
The Pierre Saint-Julien stands 4.55 meters tall, made of pink sandstone, and sits at the southern corner of Le Mans Cathedral's western facade.
The menhir was relocated to Place Saint Michel in 1778 following the destruction of the original dolmen known as Pierre au Lait.
The central cavity in the stone has been worn smooth over centuries as local women touched it, believing it would enhance their fertility.
The stone monument received official protection status as a classified historical monument in 1889, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
The sandstone structure displays natural pink veining from the Eocene period and features geological characteristics typical of the Sabals formation.
Location: Le Mans
GPS coordinates: 48.00967,0.19807
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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