Carnac

Carnac

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownCarnacPlouharnel at 3 km
Insee code56034La Trinité-sur-Mer at 3.8 km
Postcode56340Saint-Philibert at 5.9 km
Latitude47.5846930Crach at 6.8 km
Longitude-3.0777860Ploemel at 7.4 km
AltitudeFrom 0 to 45 metersSaint-Pierre-Quiberon at 8.2 km
Surface32.71 km²Erdeven at 8.7 km
Population4436 inhabitantsLocmariaquer at 10.1 km
Density135 inhabitants/km²Auray at 11.5 km
National labelsBono at 11.6 km
Chief townVannes (at 33 km, 29 min)Quiberon at 11.9 km
DepartmentMorbihanBelz at 12.2 km
RegionBrittanySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

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.


SIGHTSEEING
  • 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.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Carnac
Leisure centresBeach Saint-Colomban,   Beach Ty Bihan,   Beach of Beaumer,   Beach of La Légenèse,   Beach of the Men Du,   Big Beach of Carnac,   Casino of Carnac,   Museum James Miln - Zacharie Le Rouzic
MonumentsChurch Saint-Cornély,   Menhir Alignment of Kermario
Natural sitesHeadland Saint-Columban

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • 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
  
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WEATHER
Saturday 2 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 28°C
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 13°C - Max. 27°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 12°C - Max. 19°C
RESTAURANTS 
La table du kerver
Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys
The restaurant is located 200 m from the Atlantic Ocean on the golf Rhuys Kerver in lush greenery.
Located 17.7 km from CarnacFrom 15 € to 50 € per person 
La Grange à Jules
Arradon
Festive Auberge du Morbihan, karaoke and dance for your birthday dinner with friends, family meals, funerals life of a young girl or boy etc. .. On reservations.
Located 18.7 km from CarnacFrom 35 € to 40 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les chaumières de Kerimel  
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 CarnacFrom 80 € to 90 € the double room 
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Ploemel
Separate bedroom, a farmhouse in early 1900, with its own bathroom and toilet, in a park. Kitchenette you can prepare your meals. Opportunities in the dining parc. Lieu Healing and...
Located 9 km from CarnacFrom 40 € to 60 € the double room 
L'arbre voyageur    
9.3
Locoal-Mendon
 five spacious rooms very quiet, between sea and country park of 7000 m² Common Ria Etel, and protected natural site.
Located 11.8 km from CarnacFrom 75 € to 116 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La Rocaille
Carnac
Independent house with small garden located between Carnac and Carnac Beach City Road Saint Colomban. 35 m ² 1 double bedroom, kitchen, sofa double bed, living room, bathroom.
Located in CarnacFrom 250 € to 480 € per week 
Quartier de Beaumer
Carnac
In a quiet residence, 200 m from the beach Beaumer, 400 m from the beach, 200m from a supermarket, 2nd floor apartment of two rooms, one room mezzanine. Kitchens and rest, shower and...
Located in CarnacFrom 230 € to 490 € per week 
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 CarnacFrom 395 € to 1100 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping le dolmen  
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 CarnacFrom 17 € to 28 € per day 
Camping Kervilor    
9.4
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 CarnacFrom 16 € to 29.65 € per day 
Camping de la Plage à La Trinite sur mer  
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 CarnacFrom 17.50 € to 36.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel Le Churchill     
8.9
Carnac
Nestled in the heart of the Gulf of Morbihan, on Carnac beach, the 4-star Le Churchill offers comfortable and elegant accommodation, free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Re-opened after...
Located in CarnacRoom from 129 €
Carnac Thalasso & Spa Resort hôtel 2*     
8
Carnac
The Carnac Resort hotel 2* 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 CarnacRoom from 95 €
Hotel La Licorne     
7.8
Carnac
Hotel La Licorne is located 600 metres from the beach and yacht club in Carnac-Plage, on the south Brittany coast. It offers free Wi-Fi internet access. The guest rooms are equipped...
Located in CarnacRoom from 53 €

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