Dent de Gargantua, Neolithic menhir in Saint-Suliac, France.
The white quartz monolith stands 5 meters tall with four distinct sides, measuring 3 meters wide on the north face and 2 meters on the south face.
The French government designated this prehistoric standing stone as a protected historical monument in 1889, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
Local tales connect the menhir to the giant Gargantua, who allegedly broke his tooth while attempting to eat a stone his fairy wife substituted for their newborn.
The archaeological site is located at coordinates 48.5654606, -1.9540554, near the Rance River estuary and requires permission for access as it stands on private property.
Two additional megalithic structures, the Gravier and Lit de Gargantua, once completed a trio of ancient monuments in the area but no longer remain visible today.
Location: Saint-Suliac
Address: Chablé 35430
GPS coordinates: 48.56546,-1.95406
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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