Motte de la Jacquille
This 5,000-year-old tomb once had its own hinged door.

📜 5,000-year-old human-made burial mound in Fontenille, France.
🔍 Unique tomb in Europe with evidence of a hinged door.

Why Go

🗿 Explore an ancient Neolithic monument.
✨ Admire unusually high-standard stonework.
🌿 Discover a site of archaeological significance.
🚶 Enjoy a walk to the top for views.

Why Avoid

⬆️ Requires a bit of a walk to reach the summit.

Tips

🏛️ The original door is displayed in the Angoulême Museum.
🚪 You can still see the lower part of the door's hinges on site.

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