Ilot de Toul-Bras

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Origin and history

The island of Toul-Bras is a small French island located in the commune of Quiberon in the Morbihan department of Brittany. It is an extension of the Pointe du Conguel, near the island of Toul-Bihan and the Phare de la Teignouse, marking the Passage de la Teignouse. This island site, although small in size, is of significant geographic and historical interest.

Archaeological excavations conducted in 1926 by Zacharie Le Rouzic revealed prehistoric remains on the island, including a dolmen and a Gaulish necropolis. These findings attest to an ancient occupation of the site, probably linked to funeral or ritual practices. The heritage importance of Toul-Bras was recognized by its classification as historic monuments on 20 July 1927, thus protecting its integrity.

No additional information is available on subsequent historical events or specific uses of the island after the Gaulish period. Its current status as a listed monument makes it a protected site, although the details of its accessibility or tourist development are not specified in the sources consulted.

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