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Pierre Percée
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For the commune, see Pierre-Percée.
The Pierre Percée (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ pɛʁse]) is a natural arch located on a hill of Matheysine, in the Isère département, upon the commune of Pierre-Châtel. It belongs to the Seven Wonders of Dauphiné.
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Internal gap is 3m. high.
Overall aspect evokes the one of a crouching monster and has been the origin of many local legends, where the Devil is usually involved.