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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Founded: 5000-2000 BC
Category: Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in France
Historical period: Prehistoric Age (France)

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www.archaeology-travel.com

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Bas Visser (8 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 (2 years ago)
800 m from the Gallo-Roman ruins, very beautiful dolmen ?
Alan Ferguson (3 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 (4 years ago)
A nice site, which I found impressive. Peaceful picnic even if a table is missing
Barbara Lounis (4 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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