Pointe Saint-Colomban, Coastal cape in Carnac, France
The Pointe Saint-Colomban extends into the Atlantic Ocean, offering views across the Bay of Quiberon and showcasing the natural rock formations along the coastline.
The cape stands near the prehistoric alignments of Carnac, where thousands of standing stones were placed by Neolithic communities over 7000 years ago.
Local oyster farmers maintain traditional shellfish cultivation methods in the waters around Pointe Saint-Colomban, contributing to the region's maritime heritage.
Visitors can access the cape through a network of marked coastal paths that connect to nearby beaches, with parking facilities available 300 meters from the shore.
The geographical position of the cape creates a natural observation point where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bay of Quiberon, revealing the Breton coastal landscape.
Location: Carnac
GPS coordinates: 47.56375,-3.09580
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:35
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
3.5 km
Saint-Michel tumulus
3.2 km
Église Saint-Cornély de Carnac
2.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Colomban de Carnac
1.1 km
Prehistoric museum
2.7 km
Grande plage de Carnac
2.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Michel de Carnac
3.2 km
Menhir du Bourg
2.6 km
Fontaine Saint-Colomban
1.2 km
Menhirs de Kerderff
3.4 km
Dolmen de Beaumer
3.5 km
Cruz-Menquen dolmen
3 km
Calvaire Saint-Michel de Carnac
3.2 km
Fontaine Saint-Cornély
2.5 km
Le Jardin de Césarine
2.2 km
Maison des Mégalithes
3.2 km
Carnac Thalasso & Spa Resort
1.5 km
Grande plage de Carnac
2 km
Plage des Sables Blancs
2.2 km
Plage de Beaumer
3.3 km
Dolmen de Carnac-Plage
2 km
Plage de Ty Bihan
238 m
Saint-Colomban beach
562 m
Plage de Légénèse
848 m
Ancien four à goémon de Saint-Colomban
1.3 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Penthièvre
3 km
Chapelle de la Congrégation de Carnac
2.6 km
Plage de l'isthme
3.3 kmReviews
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