Dolmen dit La Pierre Tournante
dolmen
PA00099028
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1948)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Dolmen dit La Pierre Tournante — Dolmen in Tavers (Loiret) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1948 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00099028. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1948), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Dolmen dit La Pierre Tournante (cad. K, dite du Veau) : classement par arrêté du 14 décembre 1948
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Tavers, Loiret, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.7708°N, 1.5877°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Château de la Queuvre | Férolles | 1931 |
| Moulin Tosset de Griselles | Griselles | 1991 |
| Maison de Orléans | Orléans | 1925 |
| Immeuble de Orléans | Orléans | 1945 |
| Site d'écluse et point de jonction des trois canaux de Briare, d'Orléans et du Loing, situés à Buges | Châlette-sur-Loing | 1999 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Néolithique.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dolmen dit La Pierre Tournante located?
Dolmen dit La Pierre Tournante is located in the commune of Tavers (Loiret).
When was Dolmen dit La Pierre Tournante protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1948 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00099028 in the Mérimée database.
When was Dolmen dit La Pierre Tournante built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Néolithique.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.7708°N, 1.5877°E