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The Grande Pierre de Louzouer, also called Menhir de la Chaise or Pierre de Minuit, is a megalithic monument located in Louzouer, Loiret department. This menhir, 4.20 metres high, is distinguished by its geological composition: its western part is sandstone, while its eastern part is puddingue. It is about 4 km west of the town of Louzouer, near the communal boundary with Griselles, and 1 km south of the A19 motorway.

Menhir is associated with a local legend that women riding him at his top, on a chair-shaped part, could obtain fertility. This popular belief reflects the symbolic importance of menhirs in neolithic cultures, often linked to rituals or beliefs related to fertility and protection.

The Grande Pierre de Louzouer was officially recognized for its heritage importance by being listed in the historical monuments by a decree of 1 July 1983. This classification underlines its archaeological and cultural value, as a testimony to the practices and beliefs of prehistoric societies in the Centre-Val de Loire region.

The site is located at the approximate address of 654 La Chaise, in the territory of the commune of Louzouer. Although the practical information about his visit is not detailed, his inscription in the historical heritage makes him a place of interest for those passionate about archaeology and local history.

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