The rock of the fairies, French: Roche-aux-fées, located in the middle of green nature, is simply enchanting. If you are interested in megaliths, you should take a break here. The undisputed largest dolmen in France is also closely linked to the legend of the fairy Liliane.

The construction of this monument undoubtedly dates back to the Neolithic period, i.e. around 2,000 years before our time. So far, researchers have not found an explanation for exactly how it was built. With its 19.50 meters length, six meters width and four meters height, the structure is more than impressive. And when you consider that some of the stones, which weigh more than 40 tons, come from several kilometers away, you can rightly ask yourself how the people of that time managed to transport them here. This mystery gave rise to a legend: it is said that the impressive structure was built by Viviane and her fairy friends.

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Christian Lebert

April 22, 2022

Museum am Roche aux Fées

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Alex

June 18, 2022

Truly magical and impressive.

It's hard to believe what people can achieve with simple means...

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Location: Essé, Fougères-Vitré, Brittany, France

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