Église Saint-Cornély de Carnac
Église Saint-Cornély de Carnac, Catholic church in Carnac, France.
The Saint Cornely Church features a 40-meter bell tower with a square base, stone balustrades, pinnacles, and a pyramid-shaped spire from 1639.
The church was constructed during the 17th century and received classification as a French Historical Monument in 1960 for its Renaissance architecture.
The church dedicates itself to Saint Cornely, patron of horned animals, with an annual religious procession occurring on the second Sunday of September.
The church remains accessible to visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with guided tours available during July and August months.
The north porch displays a granite crown-shaped canopy, complemented by Doric columns with cut edges crafted by Kergoustin de Baud in 1792.
Location: Carnac
Address: Le Bourg 56340 Carnac
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:00
Phone: +33297520808
Website: http://interclochers.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.58330,-3.07887
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
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
1.1 km
Saint-Michel tumulus
660 m
Ménec alignments
1.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Colomban de Carnac
1.7 km
Kermario alignments
2.1 km
Prehistoric museum
162 m
Marché de Carnac
283 m
Grande plage de Carnac
1.5 km
Dolmen de Kermario
1.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Michel de Carnac
675 m
Menhir du Bourg
244 m
Fontaine Saint-Colomban
1.4 km
Menhirs de Kerderff
1.5 km
Alignement de Toulchignan
1.3 km
Dolmen de Beaumer
1.6 km
Cruz-Menquen dolmen
579 m
Calvaire Saint-Michel de Carnac
653 m
Le Manège d'Armelle
1.2 km
Menhir de Kerluhir
1.2 km
Fontaine Saint-Cornély
183 m
Dolmen de Roch-Vihan
1.3 km
Le Jardin de Césarine
432 m
Maison des Mégalithes
946 m
Carnac Thalasso & Spa Resort
1.3 km
Grande plage de Carnac
1.4 km
Dolmen de Carnac-Plage
1.3 km
Plage de Légénèse
1.9 km
Villa des Bosseno
1.3 kmReviews
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