Menhir du Grand Berger, Neolithic menhir in Vert-Saint-Denis, France.
The Grand Berger menhir stands 2.20 meters tall with a maximum width of 1.30 meters at its base, made of millstone and tilted northeast.
During the Neolithic period, this standing stone was erected as part of the megalithic cultural phenomenon that spread across Western Europe.
According to Abbot Fortin, the name 'Grand Berger' originated from shepherds who traditionally gathered near this stone with their flocks for discussions.
The megalith is freely accessible to visitors and can be found at coordinates N48.5476 E2.6009, near the town of Melun in Seine-et-Marne department.
Archaeological excavations in the neighboring Gros Chêne quarry revealed two Paleolithic hearths, confirming ancient human presence in this area.
Location: Vert-Saint-Denis
GPS coordinates: 48.54760,2.60090
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:54
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