Resort Description
Megaliths of Carnac: rows of menhirs, dolmens and tumuli. Approximately 3,000 menhirs in the district of Carnac; admission from November to March only, in order to protect the environment.
The prehistory museum has the world's most extensive prehistory collection.
Carnac's beaches (the main beach, the beaches of Légenèse, Ty Bihan, Saint-Colomban and Beaumer) are wonderfully sheltered by the Quiberon peninsula, and form a renowned seaside resort.
The surrounding area
The many marshes around Carnac are mainly populated by migrating sea birds.
The Morbihan has numerous megalithic sites, including some of the world's most famous: the "Cairn de Gavrinis", the "Grand Menhir Brisé" and the "Table des Marchands" in Locmariaquer.
Boat excursions : the Gulf of Morbihan (with 100 islands), Belle-Ile-en-Mer, Hoëdic and Houat. Quiberon Bay and the coast.
La Ria d'Etel 13 km away: a small, wild and mysterious inland sea of unusual beauty, scattered with islands and islets.
Resort Fêtes and events
During the summer season: several regattas, various Fest Noz (Breton dance evenings), Sports tournaments (tennis, petanque, fishing, etc.) and Pardons (procession, blessing, village fete, etc.) are organised.
July: "Sand Sculpture" (introduction and design workshop, etc.).
July/August: The "Place aux Mômes" (Make Way for the Kids) Festival (activities, stories, etc.), "Contes et Légendes" (Stories and Legends festival).