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Ménec alignments, Neolithic stone row in Carnac, France

The Alignements du Ménec features eleven parallel rows of standing stones stretching across 1,165 meters of Brittany's coastal landscape.

The megalithic site dates back to 3,300 BCE, containing 1,050 granite stones arranged in a mathematical pattern with larger blocks reaching four meters in height.

These stone formations represent early human engineering capabilities and suggest advanced knowledge of astronomical alignments among Neolithic communities in western France.

Visitors can access the site through designated paths near the information center, while protective fencing maintains the preservation of these ancient monuments.

The western section concludes with a cromlech formation of 71 stones arranged in a circle, marking the location of the former Ménec village.

Location: Carnac

Part of: Carnac stones

Address: Le Ménec

GPS coordinates: 47.59333,-3.07972

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48

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.

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