Madeleine Dolmen, Gennes, France

Dolmen de la Madeleine is an isolated dolmen located in a private field on the outskirts of the town of Gennes. It was probably built between 5 000-2 000 BC. There are a number of these sites in the area - but this one is said to be the largest. Like many of the larger dolmens, it has subsequently been re-used, in this case to house a bread oven. Although the bread oven is no longer in use as the dolmen is now a classified national monument, you can still see the remains of the oven.

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Bas Visser (4 months ago)
It is beautiful from the outside and there is also some information to read about it. But unfortunately it has become overgrown inside.

arno v (20 months ago)
800 m from the Gallo-Roman ruins, very beautiful dolmen ?

Alan Ferguson (2 years ago)
It just popped up on the map so we investigated. Turns out to be a very ancient dwelling. There's even a plaque with illustrations how they laid the huge stones. Interesting.

Sébastien Flet Reitz (3 years ago)
A nice site, which I found impressive. Peaceful picnic even if a table is missing

Barbara Lounis (3 years ago)
Just outside the village. It doesn't seem like a place from which you can start a walk (to see) but is worth the detour. Its size is truly impressive.

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