FamxplorAlignements de Menhirs de Carnac
What to expect
The Alignements de Carnac are a series of four megalithic sites located in Carnac, Brittany, France. The site consists of over 3,000 standing stones, stretching for more than four kilometers, and is considered one of the most impressive and famous megalithic sites in the world. The stones were erected around 4,500 years ago and are believed to have had a sacred and funerary function. The site is divided into three main areas: the Alignements du Ménec, the Alignements de Kermario, and the Alignements de Kerlescan. Visitors can explore the site freely or take a guided tour to learn more about the history and mystery surrounding the stones. The site is protected as a historical monument and is considered a high place of European prehistory
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Visit the Carnac menhir alignments and other megalithic sites in Brittany
Activities: We explored the mysterious alignments of menhirs in Carnac. They are a breathtaking sight and it's difficult to imagine how these enormous stones were raised with such precision. We learned that the alignments are thought to have been used for religious rituals and possibly as a way to mark the transition between two worlds. The kids were amazed by the sheer size and number of the stones
Highlights: The kids were particularly fascinated by the giant menhir, standing at 6.5 meters tall. They loved walking among the stones and imagining what life was like for the people who built them ✨
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