Carnac

Visit Carnac, Brittany

Megalithic site of Carnac is a National Monument of France. This page looks at the National Monument visitor information - see Carnac for more local information

The largest megalithic site in the world. Laid out over 6,000 years ago, the stone alignments at Carnac are one of the most important Prehistoric sites in Europe. The 3,000 standing stones are spread over 40 hectares and stretch for 4 kilometres in length according to an meticulously organised plan. Recent studies have suggested links between the alignments and changes during the Neolithic era when humans began to live a more sedentary existence. The stone lines lead to sacred “enclosures” while the dolmen were used for funeral and burial rites.

Address & Contact

Site mégalithique de Carnac 56340 Carnac

tél. : (33) (0)2 97 52 29 81 fax : (33) (0)2 97 52 60 03 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Prices

Adult: 4€ Concessions: 3€

Opening times

May 2 to June 30: from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1 July to September 4: from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. September 5 to April 30: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Other dates closed

January 1, May 1, December 25

More Information

• See Places to visit near Megalithic site of Carnac for other places to visit nearby
• See Megalithic site of Carnac on the National Monuments website.

The above information is kindly provided by (and copyright) National Monuments of France.

Photos of Carnac (click any picture to start the gallery)

Tourist classifications for Carnac: Village in bloom (ville fleurie) 2*;

Suggested places to visit near Carnac, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Locmariaquer 10km; Auray 11km; Saint-Goustan 12km; Quiberon 12km; Port Navalo 13km; Port de Crouesty 14km; Arzon 15km; Sainte-Anne d'Auray 16km; Ile aux Moines 18km; Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys 20km; Ile-d'Arz 21km; Morbihan Gulf 21km; Sarzeau 24km; Ile Houat 25km; Vannes 25km; Belle Ile 29km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Carnac

Carnac tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Jardins de Kerambar’h - remarkable garden (18km) : Golfe du Morbihan - site of natural beauty (21km) : Massif Dunaire de Gavres-Quiberon - grand site of france (24km) : Parc Victor Chevassu - remarkable garden (28km) : La Vraie-Croix - ville fleurie 4* (41km) : Marais Salants de Guérande - site of natural beauty (55km) :

French version: see Carnac (Francais)