Megalithic sites in Pornic - La Motte necropolis

Pornic

Friday 24 April 2026

15:00 to 17:00

Friday 24 July 2026

15:00 to 17:00

Friday 21 August 2026

15:00 to 17:00

  • La nécropole de la Motte - Site privé des 3 squelettes -Dolmen de la Croix
  • Le Tumulus des Mousseaux
  • La nécropole de la Motte - Site des 3 squelettes - Dolmen de la Croix
La nécropole de la Motte - Site privé des 3 squelettes -Dolmen de la CroixLe Tumulus des MousseauxLa nécropole de la Motte - Site des 3 squelettes - Dolmen de la Croix

Presentation

Meeting with our enthusiasts - Megalithic sites
"If stones could talk"
The human presence is very old in the Pays de Retz. The town of Pornic has a remarkable Neolithic site without equivalent in the Loire-Atlantique.

A visit to the Motte necropolis includes a tour of the Tumulus des Mousseaux and access to the ‘Three Skeletons’ site, located nearby on the private property of Jacques Ravaut and Elisabeth Donnely.
Florence, your guide, will first introduce you to the tumulus and share some anecdotes about it. She will tell you about Baron Olivier de Wismes and show you many drawings he made in the 19th century of the megaliths.

Some of these sites are listed as historic monuments.
 Practical information:
  • Registration required at the Pornic Intercommunal Tourist Office.
  • Tickets on sale at all Destination Pornic Tourist Offices (La Bernerie-en-Retz, Les Moutiers-en-Retz, La Plaine-sur-Mer, Pornic, Préfailles, Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef and Villeneuve-en-Retz) or book online.
  • Meeting point provided upon booking.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes.
  • Recommended for ages 10 and up.
  • Animals are not accepted.
  • The organisers reserve the right to cancel in the event of adverse weather conditions or if the minimum number of participants (5 paying participants) is not reached.
  • Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
  • Tour in French only.
Information
  • CATEGORY OF ENTERTAINMENT :
    • Guided or commented tours
  • Details of visits :
    • Guided tour
    • Commented visit
    • 5 minimum of participants
    • 20 maximum of participants
  • More Information :
    • Lasting of the entertainment 2H
  • ACESSIBILITY :
    • Not accessible to people with reduced mobility
  • Booking, Ticketing :
    • Ticketing at the tourist office
    • Online booking
Equipment/services
  • PETS :
    • Pets not allowed

Tarifs

FaresMinMax
Under 8 years
ChildFree
5.00€
  • MEANS OF PAYMENT :
    • Bank and post cheques
    • Cash in Euros
    • Credit card
    • holiday vouchers (specific cheque only valid in France )
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Office de tourisme intercommunal de Pornic
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Phone : +33 2 40 82 04 40
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Location
OFFICE DE TOURISME INTERCOMMUNAL
Place de la Gare
44210
PORNIC