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16 and 17 September 2023Passed
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Free entry
September 2023
Saturday 16
09:00 - 20:00
Sunday 17
09:00 - 20:00

Menhir de la Crulière

Chemin du Menhir, 85470 Brem-sur-Mer
  • Vendée
  • Pays de la Loire

Free visit of the menhir de la Crulière

The menhir of the Crulière is a megalith classified "historical monument" on February 18, 1934\. It is also called «the Devil’s Stone». Dating back to the Neolithic period, it testifies to the occupat
16 and 17 September 2023Passed
Conditions
Free entry
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The menhir of the Crulière is a megalith classified "historical monument" on February 18, 1934. It is also called «the Devil’s Stone». Dating from the Neolithic era, it testifies to the human occupation, from prehistoric times, on the coast. Of pyramidal shape, is essentially composed of white quartz. It is about 2.30m high, 1.15m thick with a wide base of about 2.25m and weighs over 8 tons.
According to one of the legends, a 15-year-old fat boy and his cow, having given themselves to the devil, were crushed under this huge block, thrown by the arm of Satan.

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About the location

Menhir de la Crulière
Chemin du Menhir, 85470 Brem-sur-Mer
  • Vendée
  • Pays de la Loire
Menhir also called "the devil’s stone", classified in 1934.
Tags
Site archéologique, Monument historique
Access
In the village center take direction Vairé then 2km from the exit of the village take on the left path Menhir - D54