Construction of covered roadway Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated period of construction of the monument.
15 mai 1981
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 15 mai 1981 (≈ 1981)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Road covered by Moulin René (cad. A 376, 383): inscription by order of 15 May 1981
Origin and history
The covered driveway of Moulin René is a megalithic monument classified among the remains of Neolithic. Located in the commune of Pont-Aven, in the Finistère region of Brittany, this site illustrates the collective funeral buildings typical of this period. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 15 May 1981 attests to its heritage and archaeological importance.
The location of the monument, although documented (GPS coordinates and cadastral address A 376, 383), remains approximate according to available sources, with an estimated accuracy of 6/10. This covered gangway was generally used as a collective burial, reflecting the beliefs and social organization of neolithic communities in Brittany. These structures, often oriented and built with large stone slabs, marked the landscape and played a strong symbolic role in funeral rituals.
Available data, including data from the Merimée database and Monumentum, do not provide additional details on excavations, objects discovered or populations using this site. The lack of practical information about visits or associated services suggests that the monument may be unaccessible or protected for conservation reasons.
