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Photography locations in Carnac

The prehistoric sites of Carnac contain megalithic stones that extend for kilometers. The coastal location features sandy beaches, a marina, and historic buildings. The area includes stone alignments, dolmens, burial mounds, and natural coastal landscapes along the Brittany shore.

Carnac Stones

Carnac, France

Carnac Stones

This prehistoric site contains over 3000 standing stones from the Neolithic period, erected between 4500 and 2500 BCE.

Saint-Michel Tumulus

Carnac, France

Saint-Michel Tumulus

The largest burial mound in Europe, reaching 10 meters in height, contains Neolithic funeral artifacts.

Grande plage de Carnac

Carnac, France

Grande plage de Carnac

A 2-kilometer sandy beach with shallow water, suitable for water sports and beach walks.

Menec Alignments

Carnac, France

Menec Alignments

Eleven Neolithic stone rows extend over one kilometer with 1099 erected stones.

Kermario Dolmen

Carnac, France

Kermario Dolmen

This prehistoric site contains multiple standing megalithic stones arranged in aligned rows dating from ancient times.

Port en Dro

Carnac, France

Port en Dro

The small fishing port provides boat moorings and direct views of the Bay of Quiberon.

Legenese Beach

Carnac, France

Legenese Beach

The sandy beach extends 800 meters and offers swimming, sunbathing and water sports for visitors.

Church of Saint Cornely

Carnac, France

Church of Saint Cornely

The 17th century parish church displays Gothic and Romanesque architectural elements with a prominent bell tower.

Géant du Manio

Carnac, France

Géant du Manio

This freestanding menhir measures 6.5 meters and stands higher than all other stones in the Morbihan department.

Kerlescan Alignments

Carnac, France

Kerlescan Alignments

These stone rows extend over 800 meters and consist of 555 standing megalithhs arranged in 13 lines.

Ty Bihan Grand Plage

Carnac, France

Ty Bihan Grand Plage

This beach extends for 2 kilometers and offers white sand with shallow water entry for swimmers.

Pointe de Saint-Colomban

Carnac, France

Pointe de Saint-Colomban

Granite rocks form this headland that extends 300 meters into the sea and provides views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Men du Beach

Carnac, France

Men du Beach

The beach extends for 500 meters with fine sand and clear water for swimming between May and September.

Megaliths of Locmariaquer

Carnac, France

Megaliths of Locmariaquer

These Neolithic stone alignments extend over three kilometers and include more than 3000 standing stones.

Moulin de Kermaux

Carnac, France

Moulin de Kermaux

This 16th-century windmill stands on a hill and provides views of the megalithic stones.

Dolmen de Mane Kerioned

Carnac, France

Dolmen de Mane Kerioned

Three Neolithic burial chambers from around 4000 BCE, surrounded by oak and pine trees.

Beaumer Beach

Carnac, France

Beaumer Beach

The sandy beach extends 500 meters along the coast and offers photographers numerous spots for sunset shots.

Carnac Thalasso & Spa Resort

Carnac, France

Carnac Thalasso & Spa Resort

The wellness center features ocean views from the terrace and modern facilities with seawater treatments.

Maison des Mégalithes

Carnac, France

Maison des Mégalithes

The museum displays archaeological findings and information about the prehistoric stone alignments of Carnac.

Parc Césarine

Carnac, France

Parc Césarine

The public park features flower beds, walking paths and benches with favorable photo positions.

James Miln – Zacharie Le Rouzel Museum of Prehistory

Carnac, France

James Miln – Zacharie Le Rouzel Museum of Prehistory

The museum displays a collection of stone tools, pottery, and other archaeological objects from the Carnac region.

Alignements du Petit Menec

Carnac, France

Alignements du Petit Menec

These stone rows are part of the neolithic monuments. They consist of several hundred vertical standing megalithic stones.

Port de la Trinité-sur-Mer

La Trinité-sur-Mer, France

Port de la Trinité-sur-Mer

The port accommodates 500 boat moorings and serves as a base for international sailing competitions.

Pointe du Conguel

Carnac, France

Pointe du Conguel

The headland extends 800 meters into the sea and offers observation points of the Atlantic and the coast.

Anse du Pô

Carnac, France

Anse du Pô

This small bay offers an open view of the sea and horizon with rocky outcrops along the shore.

Dolmen de Mané-Kervilor

Carnac, France

Dolmen de Mané-Kervilor

Neolithic tomb from the 4th millennium BC featuring several large stone slabs and a south-facing entrance.

Plage de Saint-Colomban

Carnac, France

Plage de Saint-Colomban

The beach extends 500 meters with granite rock formations and fine sand.

Allée couverte de Kerlescan

Carnac, France

Allée couverte de Kerlescan

Neolithic megalithic passage 15 meters long with vertical stones and covering slabs.

La Table de Kerzerho

Erdeven, France

La Table de Kerzerho

This megalithic stone table measures 9 meters in length and stands in a field among historical menhirs.

Sainte-Barbe Beach

Erdeven, France

Sainte-Barbe Beach

The 2-kilometer sandy beach is bordered by dunes and offers windsurfing and kitesurfing opportunities.

La Trinité-sur-Mer Bridge

La Trinité-sur-Mer, France

La Trinité-sur-Mer Bridge

The modern concrete bridge spans the marina and connects the two districts of La Trinité-sur-Mer.

Cairn of Gavrinis

Gavrinis Island, France

Cairn of Gavrinis

The neolithic stone mound contains a 14-meter burial chamber with geometric engravings from 3500 BC.