Pierre Folle des Ormeaux, Gallery grave in Bournand, France.
The Pierre Folle des Ormeaux extends 19 meters in length and 6.7 meters in width, featuring eleven stone orthostats surrounding its internal chamber.
Dating from the Neolithic period, this megalithic structure received classification as a French historical monument in 1889 for its archaeological significance.
The monument includes a portico with two pillars, where one contains several elongated basins indicating its previous function as a grinding stone.
Located at coordinates 47.110334 and 0.0814, the site presents a massive capstone weighing 92 tons that has split into three distinct pieces.
The internal chamber maintains a height of 2.5 meters throughout its length, with varying widths between 4.12 and 5 meters.
Location: Bournand
Address: Les Ormeaux
GPS coordinates: 47.11033,0.08140
Latest update: June 23, 2025 15:05
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