Courbessac menhir

The Courbessac menhir is a limestone block standing upright near the Avignon road. It rises approximately 2.17 meters tall and measures about 1 meter across, having remained in its original location for thousands of years.

This megalith dates to around 2500 BCE and was first documented by archaeologists in 1906. It received official protection as a classified historical monument in 1936.

The stone marks how early inhabitants of the region claimed and settled their land. Such monuments served as meeting points and landmarks that mattered to the people living nearby.

The stone sits near the Nîmes-Courbessac road and is reasonably easy to reach. Informational signs on site explain the monument and help visitors understand its archaeological importance.

The stone has remained in its original location and has not moved for over four thousand years. This makes it a rare example of a megalith that has kept its authenticity and gives visitors a direct link to prehistoric times.

Location: Nîmes

Inception: 3 Millenium BCE

Height: 2.17 m

Width: 1 m

Made from material: limestone

GPS coordinates: 43.85892,4.41448

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47