Dolmen dit Les Palets-de-Gargantua
dolmen
PA00097641
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1951)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Dolmen dit Les Palets-de-Gargantua — Dolmen in Charnizay (Indre-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1951 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097641. 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 1951), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Dolmen dit Les Palets-de-Gargantua (cad. C 372 (1ère feuille) ) : classement par arrêté du 29 novembre 1951
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété d'une association.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Charnizay, Indre-et-Loire, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.9247°N, 1.0106°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Ancienne église Saint-Pierre-le-Puellier | Tours | 1946 |
| Château de Razilly de Beaumont-en-Véron | Beaumont-en-Véron | 1934 |
| Domaine de la Haute Barde | Beaumont-Louestault | 2023 |
| Château des Belles Ruries | Monnaie | 1989 |
| Moulin Boutard de La Membrolle-sur-Choisille | La Membrolle-sur-Choisille | 1951 |
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 Les Palets-de-Gargantua located?
Dolmen dit Les Palets-de-Gargantua is located in the commune of Charnizay (Indre-et-Loire).
When was Dolmen dit Les Palets-de-Gargantua protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1951 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097641 in the Mérimée database.
When was Dolmen dit Les Palets-de-Gargantua 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: 46.9247°N, 1.0106°E