The Pierres de Becquerel stand on the ridge of a high, almost sheer rocky escarpment, overlooking a deep, narrow gorge. They consist of two large square blocks, separated by a gap like the two supports of a dolmen.
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Nature
The final section of the “Au fil de la Druance” route follows a narrow path with a steep descent alongside a stream, below the Druid’s Stone. The Pierres de Becquerel are difficult to access; dry weather is recommended for visiting them.
Culture
The Church of Périgny is a 16th-century church. The Church of Périgny contains numerous stone statues from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.
The memorial stele to the crew of a B-17 commemorates the crew of the 349th Battalion of the US Air Force who fell on 8 August 1944. The B-17 memorial stele is located at Place de la Commune in Périgny (14770).
Routes
“Au fil de la Druance” is a 32.0 km circular horse-riding route. One section of the route climbs up to the Church of Périgny.
NOMAD route 1202 serves Périgny at the Place de la Commune stop; the timetable is valid from 2 June 2025.
