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Dolmens of the Bois des Géantes
Six dolmens scattered through the Laoul woods, listed as historic monuments since 1900: a woodland walk back to prehistory.
What to see, what to know
West of the town, the Laoul woods hide a prehistoric necropolis. Six dolmens are spread over about 750 metres, among the limestone rocks.
These tombs were built between the end of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age. The site has one distinctive feature: it brings together the three types of dolmen found in the south of France, known as the Lower Rhône, Causses and Languedoc types.
First recorded in 1837 and studied in the second half of the 19th century, the dolmens have been listed as historic monuments since 1900.
The visit is a woodland walk: bring sturdy shoes and water. The tourist office can advise on access.
Before or after your visit, stop off in Bourg-Saint-Andéol
All shops- Where to eatRestaurants, bakeries, pastry shops, butchers and grocers in the town.Restaurants and food shops
- Where to stayHotel or guest rooms: shop owners in the town can put you up.The places that offer rooms
- What to take homeOlive oil from the mill, wines bought at the estate, products from local producers and sweet treats.The local produce
Also worth seeing, close by
All the places to explore
HeritageVallon de Tourne and the Mithras bas-relief
Two springs at the foot of a rock, a wash house and a Roman bas-relief of the god Mithras carved into the rock face: a small valley south of the old town.
Cave · Bidon · about 10 km awayGrotte de Saint-Marcel
At the entrance to the Ardèche Gorges, a cave with immense galleries, known for its cascade of gours, pools sculpted by water.
HeritageSaint-Andéol Church
A large Romanesque church consecrated in 1119. Its bell tower rises above the town's rooftops and it houses the sarcophagus of Saint Andéol.