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Carnac is a commune on the south coast of Brittany in north-western France. Carnac is renowned for the Carnac stones – one of the most extensive Neolithic menhir collections in the world – as well as its beaches, which are popular with tourists. Located on a narrow peninsula halfway between the medieval town Vannes and the seaside resort Quiberon, Carnac is split into two centers - Carnac-Ville and Carnac-Plage. In total there are five beaches, including la Grande Plage, and further to the east, Plage Men Du and Beaumer.

This seaside resort is known globally as a prehistoric site with mysterious megaliths in its surroundings.

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Carnac, France

Carnac by Nicolas Vollmer

Carnac is a commune on the south coast of Brittany in north-western France. Carnac is renowned for the Carnac stones – one of the most extensive Neolithic menhir collections in the world – as well as its beaches, which are popular with tourists. Located on a narrow peninsula halfway between the medieval town Vannes and the seaside resort Quiberon, Carnac is split into two centers - Carnac-Ville and Carnac-Plage. In total there are five beaches, including la Grande Plage, and further to the east, Plage Men Du and Beaumer.
Menhirs, Carnac

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Carnac by Christine und Hagen Graf
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St. Cornely's Church, Carnac

Carnac_2009_01 by José María Andrés
Beach, Carnac

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