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The prehistoric deposit of the Pierre-aux-Fées, located in Cepoy in the Loiret department (Centre-Val de Loire region), is a major archaeological site of the Prehistory, specifically the Upper Paleolithic. This monument, whose historical significance is recognized, was classified by decree on 26 October 1977, thus protecting a plot of 2,000 m2 constituting the deposit. Available data highlight its status as a Historic Monument, without further details on archaeological discoveries or associated populations.

The location of the site, although documented (61 Rue de la Pierre aux Fées, 45120 Cepoy), is considered to have a priori satisfactory accuracy (note 6/10 according to the Merimée database). No information is provided on the conditions of the visit, the services offered or the material elements discovered on the spot. The sources mentioned (Monumentum, internal data) do not further detail the history of excavations or exhumed artifacts.

The 1977 classification specifically covers the field of the deposit, identified under the cadastral reference AD 297. This legal status aims to preserve a rare prehistoric heritage, bearing witness to ancient human occupations in the region. No other key date, historical character or site anecdote is reported in available sources. The Creative Commons license associated with the photo of the site (credit: Frank SELESNIEW) indicates a desire for cultural dissemination, but without any further details on archaeological research or tourist development.

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