Tourism in Carnac
Discover the fabulous site of the alignments of menhirs at Ménec and Kermario, ideally situated just 200m from the Kérabus campsite.
It is the largest megalithic site in Europe, and a candidate for Unesco World Heritage listing. A breathtaking experience not to be missed on your visit to Carnac!
Carnac market
Want to taste local products… cheese, bread, vegetables, honey, dairy products, pancakes and traditional Breton dishes…
Carnac opens its streets to producers, merchants and hawkers from here and elsewhere. Take the time to share a pleasant stroll with your family on the Carnac market. An authentic and tasty activity to enjoy during your visit to Carnac.
Discover the colourful stalls and taste the seasonal fruit and vegetables.
- The weekly market in the town centre on Wednesday and Sunday mornings all year round from 8.30am to 1pm
- Craft market every Thursday from 6pm in July and August
If you are looking for a mobile home in Carnac, contact the campsite*** de Kérabus on 02 97 52 24 90 to check availability.
The Alignments of Carnac: A marvel to discover in Carnac
Stunning alignments!
The Carnac alignments are made up of menhirs, dolmens and covered walkways, totalling more than 4,000 stones spread over more than four kilometres. Known the world over for its menhirs, the archaeological site of Carnac is closed in summer to prevent damage. But you can still admire these gigantic stones standing by the roadside during your visit to Carnac!
The archaeological museum of Carnac
You can visit the Carnac Archaeological Museum, which has one of the world’s richest collections of prehistoric artefacts found during successive excavations. The museum traces the evolution of man in Brittany from the Palaeolithic (45,000 years BC) to the Middle Ages. If you are looking for a mobile home in Carnac, contact the campsite** de Kérabus on 02 97 52 24 90 to check availability.
Good to know: Carnac also offers swimming for all thanks to the “tourism and disability” label!
The 5 beaches of Carnac
Just a stone’s throw from your campsite in Carnac, you will find beautiful sandy beaches where you can relax in the sun and enjoy the sea air of Southern Brittany!
Carnac’s six beaches are sheltered from the wind and are particularly popular with families because of the calm ocean and fine sand. The Grande Plage and St Colomban beach are supervised in high season, while the beaches of Légenèse, Ty Bihan and le Men Du invite you to rest and relax. Sea bathing and fishing enthusiasts will be delighted.
Fishing in Carnac
Take advantage of your stay at the campsite to spend a pleasant day by the sea and try your hand at fishing! During the high tides, the Gulf of Morbihan is the ideal place to explore the foreshore in search of shells between the rocks and the sandbanks.
Armed with your net or rake and equipped with your boots, you can collect mussels, periwinkles, cockles, razor clams, oysters, shrimps and sea urchins… When you return to the campsite, you can taste your catch and enjoy the iodine flavours of the sea!
Rules of the foot fishery – Quantity / size :
- Mussels 5 kg per person, 4 cm
- Clams 3 kg per person, 3.5 cm
- Hollow oysters 3 dozen, 30g each
- Shells 5 kg per person, 3 cm
Tumulus St Michel
The Tumulus St-Michel is a treasure of Carnac’s heritage, 12 metres high and 125 metres long. At its summit, a chapel is the highest point of the city, offering a breathtaking view of the ocean and the islands!
This breathtaking view is located 1.2 km from the campsite by a hiking trail, small advice, go in the evening at sunset …
The Po Cove
L’Anse du Pô, about 4 km from the campsite, is an old fishing port, a must when you come to Carnac. Come and taste oysters 
from the oyster farms with a view of the sea. A real little corner of paradise!
But also
Carnac is also home to the Saint-Cornély church, the prehistoric museum, the Saint Colomban chapel, the Madeleine chapel and the salt marshes.
Find all the information and the agenda of Carnac on the website of the Tourist Office of Carnac
