Dolmen de Mettray, Neolithic dolmen in Saint-Antoine-du-Rocher, France.
The megalithic structure extends 11 meters in length, featuring three large capstones supported by multiple orthostats, with the central stone weighing between 40 to 60 tons.
Built between 2500 and 2000 BC, the dolmen received official protection status as a historical monument through classification on April 18, 1914.
The name Grotte aux Fées stems from regional folklore suggesting three fairies constructed the entire megalithic structure during a single night.
Located at Moulin de Réchaussé near the boundary with Mettray, the archaeological site remains open for visits throughout the year without entry restrictions.
Archaeological excavations in 1910 revealed multiple artifacts at the site, including polished flints and pottery fragments from the Neolithic period.
Location: Saint-Antoine-du-Rocher
Address: Moulin de Réchaussé 37390
Opening Hours: 24/7
Website: http://touraine-insolite.clicforum.fr/t49-La-grotte-Aux-Fees-Dolmen.htm
GPS coordinates: 47.46289,0.65042
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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