Le Menhir de Bréau - La Pierre qui Tourne

In the Neolithic period, our ancestors began to settle down, and in the remarkable meander of Bréau, they erected a large block of schist 3.50 m high. It is known as "The Turning Stone".

Primitive populations used the Evre valley to penetrate the vast Mauges massif. This deep valley offered numerous natural defensive sites.

In the Neolithic period (between 5300 and 2300 BC), our ancestors began to settle down, and in the remarkable meander of Bréau, they erected a large block of schist 3.50 m high. It is known as "The Turning Stone".
It is located in a meadow named "Carroueil" in old French, carroi meaning crossroads, public square.

The Fief-Sauvin commune has more than 70 archaeological sites (prehistoric enclosures, Gallic farms, ancient roads, etc.).
- The most important site is "Segora", located around 3 km south of the town, and crossed by the Evre-Hyrôme GR.
- The 5-hectare "César camp" has been listed as a historic monument since 1988. Only the imposing rampart is visible (L: 35 m - H: 14 m). At this stage, the latest excavations have not enabled us to understand the function of this small oppidum. Further up on the plateau, however, a bracelet, a few pots and pans and an impressive collection of millstones have been found. Recent analysis confirms Gallic occupation.
- The Romans then established a mansio (Roman stopover town). The proximity of the gold mines of St Pierre-Montlimart encouraged the development of Ségora, which then became an important crossroads.
The famous Peutinger map shows the main roads, towns and rivers of the Roman Empire. Under Juliomago (Angers) and Portusnamnetum (Nantes), we can read "Segora".

On a completely different note, 2018 saw the launch of the "Trail de la Pierre qui tourne", organised by a section of the Fief-Patrimoine association. The aim of this popular sport is to promote the local heritage and landscapes. The ultra trail (almost 90 km) that passes over these historic sites has made this sporting event even more popular, with 2,000 runners expected by 2025.