Pierre aux Fées, Neolithic menhir in Saint-Micaud, France
The Pierre aux Fées stands at a height of 6.35 meters and features intricate engravings, including a 4.2-meter-long serpentine pattern on its surface.
The stone structure was officially designated as a historical monument in 1928, though archaeological evidence indicates its placement during the Neolithic period.
Local traditions tell of a peasant couple transformed into stone after showing disrespect to a religious procession passing through the area.
The menhir maintains its original position at coordinates 46.693172, 4.546663, with clear pathways leading visitors from the center of Saint-Micaud.
The monument displays specific engravings visible only during particular lighting conditions, including geometric patterns and a distinctive trident formation.
Location: Saint-Micaud
Address: La Pièce
GPS coordinates: 46.69317,4.54666
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:52
Throughout France, stone silhouettes still stand in fields, forests, or by the sea. They existed long before villages and roads, witnesses to a world that believed in the sky and hidden forces of the earth. These menhirs, erected over five thousand years ago, in their own way narrate the dawn of civilizations. Some are solitary, others are arranged in rows of hundreds. Some bear engraved faces, others remain silent, smoothed by Breton winds or the rain of the Central Massif. From Carnac to Corsica, from Poitou to the Côtes-d’Armor, these upright stones maintain a strong presence, almost human. Approaching them, one senses the ancient connection between human hands and the memory of the land.
Château de Bissy-sur-Fley
6.6 km
Château de Marigny
7.2 km
Château de Sassangy
7.8 km
Château de Savianges
4.2 km
Église Saint-Vincent de Mont-Saint-Vincent
8.5 km
Tuilerie Perrusson
8.6 km
Église Saint-Christophe du Puley
2.2 km
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Vierge de Bissy-sur-Fley
6.6 km
Église Saint-Roch de Vaux-en-Pré
8.3 km
Villa Perrusson
8.6 km
Église Saint-Révérien de Savianges
4.3 km
Golf du Château d'Avoise
7.8 km
Église Saint-Symphorien de Marigny
6.8 km
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Montchanin
8.8 km
Scenic viewpoint
8.5 km
Église Saint-Euvert de Fley
7.7 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Saint-Micaud
531 m
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-du-Tartre
7.9 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Genouilly
5.2 km
Église Saint-Vincent de Marcilly-lès-Buxy
4.7 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Germagny
4.9 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Cersot
6.4 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Saint-Laurent-d'Andenay
5.4 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Collonge-en-Charollais
5.8 km
Église Saint-Eusèbe de Saint-Eusèbe
6.8 km
Chapelle Saint-Pierre de Rimont
6.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Berthaud de La Chapelle-de-Villars
6.5 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame du séminaire de Rimont
6.3 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes