Dolmen d'Ors dit la Piare, Oléron

Name: Dolmen d'Ors dit la Piare
Address: Oléron, France

#2 among attractions in Oléron

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The dolmen of Ors, also called the Piare in Saintongeais or the Pierre Pouille or the Grosse Pierre, is the remains of a tumulus located at Château-d'Oléron, on the island of Oléron, in the French department of Charente-Maritime.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°51'49"N, 1°11'47"W

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Oléron France

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Dolmen d'Ors dit la Piare – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Louvois, Canal de la Charente à la Seudre, St. Peter's Church, St. Peter's Church.

1.2 miSE
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Canal
Canal de la Charente à la Seudre
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Church
St. Peter's Church, Marennes
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7.6 miNW
Church
St. Peter's Church, Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
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Locality
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Forts and castles
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Locality
Saint-Trojan-les-Bains
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2.1 miW
Locality
Le Grand-Village-Plage
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Memorial
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Memorial
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