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We went there on the hottest day of the year, 40 degrees. So to avoid the heat went at 10 in the evening. Seeing the stones in the gold light is the best. Not a soul in sight. Not even a Druid despite the soltace.

Awesome place. Definitely a bucket list item. The visitors centre was a gem and well worth a visit. The view from the top was awesome. The abandoned houses in the alignment were a surprise. I like to get an unbiased first view of things so hadn't done much research. Only regret is I had to visit in March so St Michael's Tumulus was closed. As was the mini train which would have helped me see more due to a disability or 4.

We had a 1-hour tour with “le petit train” as it was raining and before the tour we visited the museum (free entrance) and watched an interesting movie. We were astonished by the number of megalithes and their alignment and happy that the train went in all the major sites around Carnac. The train did not stop and we were not allowed to get down of the train, but in any case all the sites were protected by fences and you could see the megalithes from outside - good decision in order to protect them from people writing their names everywhere. We saw the “Alignements” de Kerlescan, Manio, Kermario et Menec and the place where is (inside, close for visits these days) the Tumulus of St Michel. We were impressed and wonder what is the mystery behind these megalithes.

Legendary & Iconic Historical site If you are a history buff like me then this is the place to come to in France. This place is unique because it is so large, in fact the menhirs are spread on a vast area of a few kilometers. Some are actually now in the sea as some of the peninsulas did not exist in the old days all those millenium ago. It is also really interesting to think that whilst the Egyptians where building the other Karnak, we were building this in Europe. Which really is a lot less impressive, we were basically raising stone and spreading them out. Still this site is amazing so vast so beautiful, even feels peaceful. To be noted at this day nobody knows really what happened to the civilization that created this, all sorts of theories exist. One of the most probable is that they were swamp out by sea level increase and therefore had to abandon these lands. I highly recommend visiting Carnac!

Fields full of menhirs.. Nobody understands what the meaning is till today. Take an 8 km walk or tour train/bus. Reasonable large main parking place and several small ones in the area. Visitor center also with guided walk tour and toilets available. Really cool to see.

Essential to visit but worth knowing you can't walk through the menhirs unless you are on a guided tour. Visitor centre is worth having a look around and gives a lot of history and context to the site.

Visiting in May by foot from Carnac, there was no charge to walk around the outside of the site (there was no option to get inside the fence). The stones are tremendous, I have visited a great deal of sites from this period in the UK and could not believe the sheer scale of it. And this is just one of many "alignments" in Carnac. Well worth a visit and Carnac, the beach, and whole area are beautiful as well.

Visiting the alignments is an unforgettable experience and an absolute must if you're in the region! It's a magical place that both kids and adults will find fascinating,perfect for a family adventure. The megaliths stretch across a vast and stunning landscape, and to make the most of your visit, I highly recommend starting at "La Maison des Mégalithes". This visitor center is full of engaging information and offers free maps, self-guided materials, and even guided tours, if you want to dive deeper into the history and mystery of this incredible place. Whether you choose to explore on your own or join a tour, you're in for something truly special. ⚠️Just keep in mind that this is a fragile monument, and it needs all of us to help preserve it. So please, follow the rules set by the caretakers, respect the site, and let's make sure this wonder stays intact for generations to come.