Carnac
Carnac is found on the Morbihan coast of south-east Brittany.
Above all it is known for the very high number of impressive prehistoric monuments found in the vicinity. These include numerous standing stones - at least 3000 are still standing - and various dolmens and menhirs and other ancient artefacts.
The monuments were erected over a period of more than a thousand years, starting with neolithic man (another great prehistoric site, Stonehenge, was also constructed over a period of 1500 years, not 'all in one go' as you might expect).
The exact reason for all the monuments remains unknown, which perhaps adds further to the mystery and interest. Some of the main sites around Carnac where you can see the stones are the Alignments at Kerzehro (north-west of the town); and Ménec, Kerlescan and Kermario (north/north-east of the town).
A large number of the alignments are now protected, and surrounded by fencing preventing access, which is a shame but necessary if they are to be preserved.
There is also a substantial Museum of prehistory in the town.
The prehistoric 'megalithic site of Carnac' is a listed French Historic monument - see Carnac visitor information for admission details etc
There is more to Carnac than prehistory however. The town itself deserves to be explored - see the frescoes inside the Church of Saint-Cornély before heading to the tourist office - and the Brittany coast here is very attractive - Carnac Plage just south of the town is a very popular holiday resort.
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Places to visit near Carnac, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Carnac.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
14 km: Auray (Town) 26 km: Ile aux Moines (Island off Breton coast) 27 km: Ile Houat (Island) 15 km: Locmariaquer (harbour town) 0 km: Morbihan region (Coastal Brittany) 12 km: Quiberon (Peninsula and town)
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