Carnac rentals Bretagne Sud

Sheltered by the bay of Quiberon and only 30 minutes from Lorient, more than 3,000 megaliths await you. Carnac has the most extensive collection of prehistoric menhirs, dommens and other standing stones. Legend has it that Saint Cornély, on the run from Rome, turned the soldiers pursuing him into stone statues. Carnac is a historical site, an unexplained curiosity which still fascinates arch...

Sheltered by the bay of Quiberon and only 30 minutes from Lorient, more than 3,000 megaliths await you. Carnac has the most extensive collection of prehistoric menhirs, dommens and other standing stones. Legend has it that Saint Cornély, on the run from Rome, turned the soldiers pursuing him into stone statues.

Carnac is a historical site, an unexplained curiosity which still fascinates archeologists to this day.

It's also a lively beach resort with five golden sand beaches, traditional villages such as Saint Colomban, its Pô oyster farms plus the many bars and restaurants which liven up the summer nights.

Proud of its 2,050 average sunlight hours, Carnac enjoys a temperate climate all year round thanks to the Gulf Stream.

The Carnac Spa Resort, one of the first to be 100% organic, is also a wonderful place to relax. The beach center will be enjoyed by both young and old thanks to its Igloo ice cream, Armelle carousel and West Pub cocktails.

From Carnac's Grande Plage to the Saint Colomban beach, including both the Ty Bihan and Légenèse beaches, you have a wide choice of beach clubs for children proposing swimming lessons and other activities. In addition, the Saint Colomban beach is the place to be for windsurfing enthusiasts!

Climb aboard Carnac's quaint tourist road train, across from the Yacht Club and explore the rows of standing stones (menhirs) in the village and the port of Trinité-sur-Mer.

Carnac is the perfect resort in southern Brittany for a holidays with family or friends, and ideal for a romantic getaway.