Moulin de Kermaux, Observation tower near megalithic alignments in Carnac, France.
The Moulin de Kermaux stands as a stone structure rising above the prehistoric landscape, providing panoramic views of the surrounding Carnac stones and coastline.
The tower occupies a strategic position among the Carnac alignments, where ancient communities placed over 3000 standing stones during the Neolithic period.
Local residents and visitors gather at this viewpoint to observe the winter solstice alignment of the ancient megaliths stretching across the Brittany countryside.
The tower opens daily from sunrise to sunset, offering visitors unobstructed views of the megalithic sites and the Atlantic coast from its observation platform.
From this vantage point, researchers conduct astronomical observations to study the relationship between the megalithic stones and celestial movements throughout the year.
Location: Carnac
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
GPS coordinates: 47.59855,-3.06166
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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
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Géant du Manio
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Kercado cairn
657 m
Quadrilatère du Manio
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Ménec alignments
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Kerlescan alignments
1.1 km
Moustoir tumulus
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Kermario alignments
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Prehistoric museum
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Alignements du Petit-Ménec
1.7 km
Dolmen de Kermario
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Chapelle Saint-Michel de Carnac
1.5 km
Alignement de Kerloquet
485 m
Cromlech nord de Kerlescan
1.2 km
Dolmens de Mané-Kervilor
1.8 km
Kerlescan gallery grave
1.3 km
Alignement de Toulchignan
1 km
Dolmen de Beaumer
2 km
Cruz-Menquen dolmen
1.8 km
Calvaire Saint-Michel de Carnac
1.5 km
Kermarquer dolmen
1.6 km
Menhir de Kerluhir
967 m
Tumulus de Kerlescan
1.1 km
Dolmen de Roch-Vihan
922 m
Maison des Mégalithes
1.7 km
Cromlech sud de Kerlescan
1 km
Villa des Bosseno
1.1 kmReviews
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