Menhirs Jean et Jeanne, Prehistoric standing stones in Sauzon, France.
The Jean and Jeanne menhirs are two prehistoric standing stones located roughly 340 meters apart along road D25 near Sauzon. The taller stone, Jean, is made of red schist and reaches about 4.70 meters high, while Jeanne is granite and stands about 4.05 meters tall.
These standing stones date back to the Neolithic period and were officially classified as historical monuments in 1943. The original pair was destroyed in 1830 when people took them apart to use the stone for building walls, and what we see today was erected afterward.
Local stories speak of a young man and a shepherdess whose love was forbidden, and their tale has become woven into how people understand these two stones. The monuments serve as a reminder of a love story that the community has passed down through the centuries.
The stones are accessible directly from the D25 road and can be visited at any time. There are no facilities or special infrastructure at the site, so wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for a simple visit in open countryside.
The two stones are made from different types of rock: Jean is red schist from local quarries while Jeanne is granite brought from elsewhere. This mixing of materials shows that Neolithic builders had connections to distant stone sources.
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