The banks of the Acheneau and the Trembling Stone

  • The banks of the Acheneau and the Trembling Stone
  • The banks of the Acheneau and the Trembling Stone
  • The banks of the Acheneau and the Trembling Stone
  • The banks of the Acheneau and the Trembling Stone
  • The banks of the Acheneau and the Trembling Stone
The banks of the Acheneau and the Trembling StoneThe banks of the Acheneau and the Trembling StoneThe banks of the Acheneau and the Trembling StoneThe banks of the Acheneau and the Trembling StoneThe banks of the Acheneau and the Trembling Stone

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Situated on the banks of the Acheneau river, below the small village of Cheix-en-Retz, this mysterious large stone can easily be seen lying on the ground... This stone speaks to us... in fact, it trembles, which is why it's called the Trembling Stone...
And what if she could really talk to us, tell us about her past? So it's up to you to listen, and who knows ? Maybe you'll discover its secret ?

A little history :

Cheix-en-Retz was already inhabited in prehistoric times. People became sedentary and built a village on the banks of the Tenu. The first burials appeared during the Middle Palaeothic period. They are linked to Neanderthal man. In the Neolithic period, burial practices developed. At this time, Homo Sapiens buried their dead in burial chambers known as megaliths. The Pierre Tremblante, possibly the remains of a megalith, now lies on the banks of the Acheneau.

Did you say "legend"? There's not just one, but three !
  • The first tradition has it that it trembles when you climb to a particular spot, hence its name, the trembling stone.
  • A second legend has it that Saint-Martin de Vertou, a 6th-century evangelist, climbed the stone to preach. Carried away by his faith, he is said to have carved the imprint of his right foot into the rock. Since then, it has been known as the St Martin stone.
  • Finally, the third relates to the life of Saint-Martin. The inhabitants of Herbauges were reluctant to embrace Christianity. He had them swallowed up by Lake Grand Lieu. Some had followed the monk, but soon turned back to the pagan gods. Saint-Martin decided to turn them into stone. This stone would be one of them.

Here are 7 good reasons to discover the legend of La Pierre Tremblante :
  • on the banks of the river, the site is shaded and very pleasant all year round
  • enjoy the morning mists in autumn and winter, and take some pretty photos
  • in spring, that's the time to make a pretty bouquet of wildflowers
  • and why not take a nice walk along the signposted 11km circuit of the Pierre Tremblante
  • for an impromptu picnic you'll find several tables
  • cast your line for a spot of fishing take a nice trip on the river in a boat, canoe or paddle with Escapade Nature
 
And now it's your turn to play: The trembling stone is balanced on several other rocks. Can you make it shake?
Information
  • TYPE OF SITE :
    • Marshes - wetlands
    • River
    • Viewpoint / Panoramic view
  • BEACH CHARACTERISTIC :
    • Natural zone
  • ACCESSIBILITY :
    • Accessible for mobility impaired persons
Equipment/services
  • FACILITIES, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES :
    • Public benches
    • Picnic area
    • Dustbins
    • Free car park all the year long
Comfort
  • Facilities and services :
    • Car park
    • Access to mobility impaired persons

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Les rives de l'Acheneau et la Pierre Tremblante
Sur les rives de l'Acheneau
44640
CHEIX EN RETZ
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.18085
Longitude : -1.82218
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  • Distance from the center (church ) :
    • 28 km. from the center of Pornic
    • 38 km. from the center of Préfailles
    • 24 km. from the center of La Bernerie
    • 25 km. from the center of Les Moutiers
    • 15 km. from the center of Arthon
    • 24 km du centre de Bourgneuf
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The banks of the Acheneau and the Trembling Stone
Sur les rives de l'Acheneau
44640
CHEIX EN RETZ
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Phone : +33 2 40 04 65 01
Website "The banks of the Acheneau and the Trembling Stone"
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