Carnac

Carnac

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Carnac
Insee code	56034
Postcode	56340
Latitude	47.5846930
Longitude	-3.0777860
Altitude	From 0 to 45 meters
Surface	32.71 km²
Population	4451 inhabitants
Density	136 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National labels			Plouharnel at 3 km
Chief town	Vannes (at 33 km, 29 min)		La Trinité-sur-Mer at 3.8 km
Department	Morbihan		Saint-Philibert at 5.9 km
Region	Brittany		Search another town

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Sheltered by the Bay of Quiberon, Carnac is world famous for its rows of menhirs, but also a perfect resort with sandy beaches, which enjoys a mild climate all year round.

Link bus between Carnac, La Trinité-sur-Mer and Plouharnel all year.

• Carnac megalithic center is very important, famous worldwide for its alignments consisting of 2792 menhirs, some of which exceed 3 m in height! Guided tours are organized by season (all year groups). Inquiries +33 2 97 52 89 99.
• Museum of Prehistory J. Miln - Z. Le Rouzic: One of the richest collections in the prehistoric world, more than 6,600 objects from a hundred archaeological sites in Brittany. Inquiries +33 2 97 52 22 04.
• Tourist train offering tours with commentary from Easter to October (reservations and information groups to +33 2 97 24 06 29).
• Many dolmens.
• Great view over the bay of Quiberon from the chapel of Saint Michel and Saint Michel tumulus.
• The church of Saint Cornely remarkable 17th century and 750 sqm of fully decorated arches.
• The charm of the old fishing village of St. Columban and chapel of the 16th century
• The handle of the Po and its famous oysters.
• Port en Dro.
• The old salt marshes and their birds.
• The Cross of Emigrants.
• The soft sandy beaches, miles of happiness.

• Festival Place to Mômes: every Tuesday at 18h in July and August.
• Breizh Sand Tour during the summer.
• Christmas Market.
• Program of family entertainment to holidays.

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Alignments Carnac		Range Légenèse - Carnac
Alignment Kermario (© JE)		Alignment Kermario (© JE)
Lit on the large menhir (© JE)

Wednesday 19 June Day Night Min. 12°C - Max. 19°C

Thursday 20 June Day Night Min. 12°C - Max. 19°C

Friday 21 June Day Night Min. 14°C - Max. 18°C

Auberge Le Ratelier   8.3 Carnac Heart of Britain - the heart of Morbihan, Carnac, the Auberge Le Ratelier welcomes you to its charming hotel-restaurant. An old farmhouse with a warm and woody, with a fireplace, perfect... Located in Carnac 41 € per person

Restaurant du Tumulus   7.9   SPECIAL OFFER Carnac The address is known in the Bay of Quiberon both the quality of fish and shellfish that they serve, for its gorgeous views. Add to this a spacious dining room and bright. A space that... Located in Carnac 50 € per person

Le Clipper   3 Carnac The Resort Hotel welcomes you in Carnac, a seaside resort with a rich history. The hotel restaurant offers a variety of different concepts to satisfy all tastes and appetites. Among... Located in Carnac 53 € per person

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Les chaumières de Kerimel     9.3 Ploemel This lovely old farmhouse from the 17th, consisting of several buildings identifying a large yard grass and flowers, is not far from the beaches of Carnac and Erdeven, the ports of... Located 6.8 km from Carnac From 80 € to 90 € the double room

Résidence Ar Pont Coz au Bono    SPECIAL OFFER Bono A room for two persons, kitchen, terrace. Exceptional location at the edge of the water in the Gulf of Morbihan. Walks and boats at home. Near a golf course. Many attractions Vannes,... Located 11.3 km from Carnac 80 € the double room

Ar Couette   Bono At the heart of the legendary Gulf of Morbihan and its 365 islands, the Ar Couette Bed Breakfast is a step authentic and soothing. Authentic, for the five comfortable rooms, located... Located 12.1 km from Carnac From 95 € to 150 € the double room

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Belle villa spacieuse et agréable Plouharnel Spacious detached villa in a large sunny garden conveniently located near the sea and shops. Beach about 2 km. Cycling and hiking trail starting from the villa. Located 2.9 km from Carnac From 395 € to 1150 € per week

Appartement dans maison en pierres Plouharnel Renovated apartment in stone house, 500 m from shops, quiet. Located 3.6 km from Carnac From 210 € to 350 € per week

La remise de st guenahel Plouharnel House of character, quiet, sleeps 8,2 km from the beaches and shops 500 m. Located 3.6 km from Carnac From 600 € to 850 € per week

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Camping le dolmen     9.2 Carnac Between land and sea, this campsite is located 600 m from the beach and 900 m from shops, rent a mobile home equipped with microwave and TV, camping trailer, with Wifi access, a grocery... Located in Carnac From 17 € to 29 € per day

Camping Kervilor     9.2 La Trinité-sur-Mer With its 250 sites of 5 acres of camping Kervilor welcomes you in quiet and green, with marked pitches and all services on site: mobile homes, heated swimming pools, water slides, multitrack,... Located 3.7 km from Carnac From 16 € to 29.65 € per day

Camping de la Plage à La Trinite sur mer     8.4 La Trinité-sur-Mer Imagine your family having direct access to a fine, sandy beach... Imagine well-equipped pitches amidst trees and colour-ful flowerbeds... Imagine playing tennis or mini-golf, while... Located 3.8 km from Carnac From 17.50 € to 36.50 € per day

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Hotel Le Churchill      8.9 Carnac Just in front of the sea, Le Churchill is nestled right by Carnac beach. It offers comfortable and elegant accommodation, free Wi-Fi and free public parking. The hotel provides guests... Located in Carnac Room from 85 €

Carnac Thalasso & Spa Resort hôtel 3*      8 Carnac The Carnac Resort hotel 3* is located a 5-minute walk from Carnac-Plage. It offers free access to a sea-water Thalasso spa and swimming pool. Rooms at the Carnac Thalasso & Spa Resort... Located in Carnac Room from 79 €

Carnac Thalasso & Spa Resort hotel 4*      8.2 Carnac Carnac Thalasso & Spa Resort hotel 4* is located 1.5 km from the centre of Carnac Plage and 200 metres from the la Grande Plage beach. Guests of the Carnac Thalasso & Spa Resort hotel... Located in Carnac Room from 97 €

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