Penglaouic menhir, Granite menhir in Loctudy, France.
The Penglaouic menhir reaches a height of 3 meters and stands on the coast between the communes of Loctudy and Pont-l'Abbé.
Originally erected 2 kilometers from the coastline 5000 years ago, this megalith marked the source of a small stream in prehistoric times.
The menhir's name appears in old land registries simply as 'men' or 'menhir', which translates from Breton language as 'long stone'.
The granite structure becomes partially submerged during high tide, making low tide periods the most suitable time for observation.
Environmental changes over millennia have transformed this inland marker into a coastal monument that now stands with its base in seawater.
Location: Loctudy
Made from material: granite
Address: Penglaouic
GPS coordinates: 47.85350,-4.19300
Latest update: July 20, 2025 11:10
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