Menhir des Droits de l'Homme

The Menhir des Droits de l'Homme is an upright granite stone standing near Canté beach in Plozévet. The structure rises approximately 5.5 meters high and measures about 1.2 meters across, forming a simple but striking stone column in this coastal landscape.

The stone was erected during the Neolithic period and later connected to the history of a shipwreck through inscriptions added in 1840. Official recognition came in 1881 when it entered France's register of protected monuments.

The granite block carries inscriptions from 1840 that document the wreck of the French ship Droits de l'Homme and the rescue of its crew. These markings turn the menhir into a memorial for an important local maritime story.

The stone sits close to the coast and can be easily reached when visiting Canté beach. The best view comes at low tide when you can walk around the monument and its surroundings.

A concrete plaque installed in 1882 records how the monument was saved from destruction through government action during the 1800s. This practical marker shows when the state began protecting Brittany's prehistoric sites.

Location: Plozévet

Address: Kerrest, 29710 Plozévet, France

GPS coordinates: 47.96326,-4.42329

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47