Locmariaquer
Locmariaquer is found in the southern Morbihan department of Brittany, on a peninsula to the south of Auray and east of Carnac.
It is a pleasant town based around its traditional fishing harbour. There is also a church - the Notre Dame de Kerdro - which in part dates back to the 11th century (although one of the highlights is the stained glass windows, dating back to...1960!) and the pretty, simple little chapel du Moustoir to discover.
The town is best known for two things:
1) The first is the famous 'Locmariaquer Oysters' which are harvested around the coast here. You can enjoy them in the local restaurants, and as you amble along the coast you will see the oyster beds where thay are grown. It is also possible to take an organised tour (june to September) that will show you the oyster beds, and where the producers will explain the whole process, and how it fits in with the life-cycle of the oyster.
2) The second is the great number of important megaliths to be found at the 'Megaliths of Locmariaquer', where three very important neolithic monuments can be seen. Dating back about 7000 years these are the Grand Menhir brisé, the Dolmen de la Table des Marchand and the Tumulus d'Er Grah. de Locmariaquer. Your visit includes a chance to enter inside the dolmen and to see the prehistoric etchings. The site is a listed National Monument, and more information and visitor details can be seen at Megaliths of Locmariaquer visitor information.
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Places to visit near Locmariaquer, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Locmariaquer.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
11 km: Auray (Town) 37 km: Belle Ile (Island) 15 km: Carnac (Prehistoric sites) 12 km: Ile aux Moines (Island off Breton coast) 21 km: Ile Houat (Island) 16 km: Ile-d'Arz (Breton island) 22 km: Morbihan Gulf (coastal region) 15 km: Morbihan region (Coastal Brittany) 21 km: Quiberon (Peninsula and town) 22 km: Vannes (Attractive town)
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