Locmariaquer, Coastal commune in Morbihan, France
Description
Locmariaquer is a coastal town in Morbihan that stretches along the southern edge of the Gulf of Morbihan. The settlement features white sand beaches and shallow coastal waters where oyster and mussel farms dot the shoreline.
History
The region saw human settlement during the Neolithic period, as evidenced by several megalithic monuments built across the landscape. These structures indicate that ancient communities were established here and persisted over many generations.
Culture
The Notre Dame de Kerdro church, built between 1082 and 1120, displays Romanesque architecture and remains central to local religious practices.
Practical
The place is easy to explore on foot, with several walking paths along the coast offering different difficulty levels. Visitors should bring sturdy shoes with good grip since the paths and beaches can be wet or slippery.
Did you know?
Underground chambers and passages beneath the megaliths suggest that early inhabitants had developed more complex structures than previously thought. These archaeological discoveries reveal unexpected technical skills among Neolithic communities in the region.
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Menhir d'Er Grah
442 m
Table des Marchand
433 m
Tumulus d'Er Grah
540 m
Pointe de Kerpenhir
2.1 km
Pierres Plates
1.4 km
Mané-er-Hroëk tumulus
859 m
Tumulus du Mané-Lud
684 m
Statue de Notre-Dame de Kerdro
2.1 km
Dolmen du Mané-Rutual
183 m
Église Notre-Dame de Locmariaquer
104 m
Port de Locmariaquer
756 mMur des Vénètes
2.8 km
Dolmens de Roh-Vras
4.5 km
Menhir du Bronso
191 m
Dolmen de Kerlud
855 m
Dolmen de Kerveresse
1.9 km
Dolmen d'Er Houel
2.1 km
Dolmens de Kerdaniel
4.2 km
Coët Courzo tide mill
2.6 km
Kercadoret dolmen
3.4 km
Croix de cimetière de Locmariaquer
300 m
Dolmen de Coët-Courzo
3.1 km
Plage Saint-Pierre (Loperec)
2.3 km
Site des Mégalithes
443 m
Plage de Locmariaquer
1.6 km
Baden tide mill
3.9 km
Plage du Toul Keun
1.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Pierre de Locmariaquer
1.8 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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