Locmariaquer megaliths, Locmariaquer

Name: Locmariaquer megaliths
Address: Locmariaquer, France

#1 among attractions in Locmariaquer

Top attraction, Archaeological site

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The Locmariaquer megaliths are a complex of Neolithic constructions in Locmariaquer, Brittany. They comprise the elaborate Er-Grah tumulus passage grave, a dolmen known as the Table des Marchand and "The Broken Menhir of Er Grah", the largest known single block of stone to have been transported and erected by Neolithic people. ()

Local name: Grand menhir brisé d'Er Grah Coordinates: 47°34'20"N, 2°57'3"W

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Day trips

Locmariaquer megaliths – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Port du Crouesty, Le P'tit Délire, Carnac stones, Er Lannic.

3.3 miSE
Sailing, Piers and boardwalks, Scenic walking areas
Port du Crouesty, Arzon
84 min walk • The port of Crouesty is a marina created in 1973 on the site of a marshy area located at the entrance of the Gulf of Morbihan on the territory of the town of Arzon.
6.5 miNW
47°38'28"N • 3°2'49"W
Le P'tit Délire, Ploemel
167 min walk • Amusement, Game and entertainment center, Playground
5.8 miNW
6000-year-old tombs and standing stones
Carnac stones
149 min walk • The Carnac stones are an exceptionally dense collection of megalithic sites near the south coast of Brittany in northwestern France, consisting of stone alignments, dolmens, tumuli and single menhirs.
2.5 miE
Protected area
Er Lannic, Gavrinis
65 min walk • Er Lannic is a small island in the commune of Arzon, in the Morbihan department in Brittany in northwestern France. Er Lannic is a bird reserve and also the site of two stone circles, the southern of which is submerged.
4.7 miN
Bridge
Le Vieux Pont Suspendu, Bono
121 min walk • The suspension bridge of Le Bono is a suspension bridge of 1840, on the commune of Le Bono. It is listed in the inventory of historical monuments by order of November 17, 1997. Currently reserved for pedestrians, car traffic has been moved to the...
7.2 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Abbaye Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys, Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys
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2.3 miSE
Lighthouse
Phare de Port-Navalo
58 min walk • The Port-Navalo lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the Rhuys peninsula, in Port-Navalo, in the municipality of Arzon. Erected opposite the tip of Kerpenhir on the town of Locmariaquer, the lighthouse marks the entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan...
5.5 miN
Church
Chapelle Sainte-Avoye, Plougoumelen
139 min walk • The chapel of Sainte-Avoye is located in the village of Sainte-Avoye, in the commune of Pluneret in Morbihan in France. It is classified as a historical monument since May 28, 1932.
7.8 miNW
Church
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Recouvrance, Ploemel
199 min walk • The Notre-Dame-de-Recouvrance chapel is located in the town of Ploemel in the Morbihan.
3.7 miW
Locality
La Trinité-sur-Mer
95 min walk • La Trinité-sur-Mer is renowned as a paradise for sailing enthusiasts. The town's marina, one of the largest in Europe, is a bustling hub of activity with sleek sailboats and yachts dotting the harbor. Whether you are a seasoned sailor or a curious beginner, you can...
0.4 miSE
Church
Church of Our Lady, Locmariaquer
10 min walk • The Notre-Dame-de-Kerdro church is a Catholic church located in Locmariaquer, France.