Carnac stones

Welcome to the extraordinary megaliths of Carnac set along the dramatic Atlantic coast of Brittany in western France. This landscape contains Europe vastest and most impressive concentration of prehistoric standing stones and…

Welcome to the Menec Alignment the western starting point of the famous Carnac stone rows. As you step up to this observation area you are immediately confronted with a scene of staggering Neolithic geometry that spans the…

Welcome to the Kermario Alignment whose name translates from the traditional Breton language as the House of the Dead. This location is widely considered the most famous and visually striking section of Carnac because it contains…

Welcome to the Manio Quadrilateral and Giant hidden within the peaceful oak forest near the main alignment fields. Leaving the open pastures of Kermario and walking into this shaded woodland brings you to one of the most…

Welcome to the Kerlescan Alignment the easternmost and remarkably best preserved of the main Carnac stone groups. Unlike other sections that suffered severe modern interference Kerlescan offers visitors a pristine look at the…

Welcome to the Saint Michel Tumulus the grandest and most monumental prehistoric burial mound in continental Europe. Standing on this site brings you to the absolute pinnacle of Neolithic elite burial architecture created around…

Today we have journeyed together through the ancient megalithic sanctuary of Carnac experiencing one of the most remarkable prehistoric architectural achievements on Earth. Constructed over six thousand years ago long before the…