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The menhir dit La Palissonnière is a megalithic monument located in Comequiers, in the Vendée department, in the Pays de la Loire region. This quartzite block, measuring 2 metres high, 2.56 metres wide and 0.82 metres thick, is oriented to the northeast. It testifies to the human presence and cultural practices of prehistory in this region.

Menhir was registered as a historic monument by order of 14 May 1981, thereby recognizing its heritage value. This type of monument, typical of megalithism, was often associated with ritual or funeral functions in neolithic societies. The Vendée, rich in megalithic sites, offers a remarkable archaeological heritage, of which this menhir is an emblematic example.

Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its precise location at 5297 La Palissonnière, 85220 Commequiers. The site is referenced in the Mérimée base, which facilitates its identification and protection. Although little is known about its specific history, its inscription among historical monuments underlines its importance for understanding the regional past.

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