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The Dolmen dit La Pierre Tournante is an isolated megalithic monument located in the municipality of Tavers in the Loiret department. This site, dated from Neolithic, reflects the funeral and cultural practices of prehistoric societies in the region. It was classified as a historic monument on December 14, 1948, recognizing its heritage and archaeological importance.

La Pierre Tournante is about 3 kilometers northwest of the centre of Tavers, near the hamlet "Le Vau" and the A10 motorway. This dolmen, like other megalithic sites, was probably a collective burial site or territorial marker for local communities. Its name evokes a physical particularity or a local legend, although the sources do not specify the exact origin of this name.

The monument is referenced in the Mérimée base, a documentation tool of the French architectural heritage, and it is associated with the municipality of Tavers, identified by the code Insee 45317. Although its location is approximate (accuracy noted as "passable"), it remains a point of interest for those passionate about history and hiking, with a dedicated path mentioned by the municipality.

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