10 Ancient Ruins in Morbihan That You Shouldn't Miss

October 22, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

Discover the best top things to do in Morbihan, France including Dolmen du Mane Lud, Cromelech de Kergonan, Megalithes de Monteneuf, Tumulus du Moustoir, Megaliths of Carnac, Venus de Quinipily, Site des Megalithes de Locmariaque, Allee Couverte De Kerlescan, Allee couverte de Bot-er-Mohed, Dolmen de Kercado.
Restaurants in Morbihan

1. Dolmen du Mane Lud

Route d'Auray, Locmariaquer France
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Dolmen du Mane Lud

2. Cromelech de Kergonan

Kergonan, 56780 Ile-aux-Moines France
Excellent
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Cromelech de Kergonan

3. Megalithes de Monteneuf

56380 Monteneuf France http://www.menhirs-monteneuf.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Megalithes de Monteneuf

4. Tumulus du Moustoir

Le Moustoir, 56340 Carnac France +33 2 97 52 29 81 http://www.ot-carnac.fr/decouvrir/carnac-et-ses-menhirs/autres-monuments-megalithiques/549718-tumulus-du-moustoir
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Tumulus du Moustoir

5. Megaliths of Carnac

Megalithische Anlagen von Carnac Lieu dit Le Ménec, 56340 Carnac France +33 2 97 52 77 95 [email protected] http://www.menhirs-carnac.fr
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4.0 based on 2,533 reviews

Megaliths of Carnac

Reviewed By Levi4G - Camp Hill, United States

The key to understanding the megaliths is a visit to the on-site visitor center. This will not take up much time and is well worth it because it aids in enhancing the sense of awe that you feel from looking at the megaliths themselves. There is a very informative film available in the center, as well as some helpful publications.

6. Venus de Quinipily

Castle of Quinipily, 56150, Baud France
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Venus de Quinipily

7. Site des Megalithes de Locmariaque

Route de Kerlogonan, 56740 Locmariaquer France +33 2 97 57 37 59 http://www.site-megalithique-locmariaquer.fr/
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4.0 based on 403 reviews

Site des Megalithes de Locmariaque

This Neolithic site features three large megaliths which have become symbols of Brittany: the Grand Menhir brisé, the Dolmen de la Table des Marchand and the Tumulus d'Er Grah de Locmariaquer, dating back to between 4700 and 3800 BC. The Grand Menhir Brisé is a huge, broken granite block and is the largest known stele in Europe. The Tumulus d’Er-Grah and the Dolmen de la Table des Marchand provide an exceptional insight into the ancient funeral rites practised in Brittany at the time. A gallery leads to the underground burial chamber and some of the walls have been engraved with hieroglyphics. The tour is an ideal introduction to the architecture and civilisation of the megalithic age, in a stunning natural environment with superb views of the Golfe du Morbihan. Open: > 2nd May to 30th June: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. > 1st July to 4th September: from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 5th September to 30th April: from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 5,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups

8. Allee Couverte De Kerlescan

Kerlescan, 56340 Carnac France http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=9152
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Allee Couverte De Kerlescan

9. Allee couverte de Bot-er-Mohed

Lande du Ceff, 56480 Cleguerec France
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Allee couverte de Bot-er-Mohed

10. Dolmen de Kercado

56340 Carnac France +33 2 97 52 13 52 http://www.ot-carnac.fr/decouvrir/carnac-et-ses-menhirs/autres-monuments-megalithiques/549863-le-dolmen-de-kercado
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4.0 based on 35 reviews

Dolmen de Kercado

Reviewed By Ursosarctos

The tumulus is about twenty minutes' walk from the point where it is signed off the D196, across the road from the parking areafor the Geant of Manio. The walk follows the path marked as Kerhoch on Google Maps, and eventually makesa 90 degree turn right. At the crossway bear left, and you will see the tumulus in an open area on your right - just past an Indian restaurant, which is in a totally unlkely setting. The tumulus is privately owned, but there is ready access - an honesty box requests donations towards thecost of upkeep, andfor the interior lighting. There is a small writeup at the gate wherethe honesty box is located. You can enter the tumulus, a few people at a time, taking advantage of the lighting for which there is a switch at the entrance. Most people bump heads on the lintel stone. You are quite likely to have the area to yourself, and it is a very worthwhile visit - and the walk is lovely.

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