Standing Stones of Carnac, Brittany, France

Standing Stones of Carnac, Brittany, France are one of the wonders of the Stone Age and in terms of archaeological importance they are on a par with Stone Henge in England.

Located near the seaside resort of Carnac in the Morbihan region in southern Brittany, France the standing stones attract large numbers of visitors from far and wide.

As standing stones go the Carnac arrangement, also known as the megaliths of Carnac, is exceptional because of the sheer number of stones, their substantial size and the geometric arrangement which suggests that there is a deeper reason as to why they are arranged thus.

Author Erich Von Daniken (father of ancient astronaut theory) who was “popular” in the eighties included the stones of Carnac in one of his books, Chariot of the Gods, which theorised about the arrangement of standing stones and the likes of the Pyramids being arranged in such a way as to have connections with beings from outer space. Such is the impact the stones of Carnac have had on the imaginations of men and women over the years.

Druids are believed to be responsible for their existence and there are plenty of theories around as to their purpose. A visit to the Megalithic stones of Carnac and experience the stone rows, numerous dolmens, menhirs and passage graves is a super experience for adults and children alike, they are certainly one Brittany’s top attractions.

It’s advisable to check first with the tourist office in Carnac who will inform you on the best route to take, as you can spend up to a day and a half covering the various permutations, which maps to use and up to date accessibility, which is restricted due to erosion in certain peak periods.

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