The Neolithic builders
The must-see tour for an in-depth look at the Alignments.
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Price
Season 2024 :
Up to 50 people: fixed price of €200 + €5/person
For more than 50 people, 2 rates apply
50 supplement for certain languages -
Maximum number of people : 50 people
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Duration of the visit :
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Language(s) : French and foreign languages
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Availability : All year round by prior arrangement, subject to guide availability
Presentation
There are 2 stages to discovering the Carnac megalith site:
- The House of Megaliths:
A reception and interpretation centre, the Maison des megalithes invites you to discover the site and megalithism in a whole new way. Exhibitions, videos and interactive media provide answers to the 4 key questions: who, when, how and why. The Maison des megalithes is the gateway to the Alignments, where you'll also find a ticket office and bookshop.
- The Alignments :
The standing stones of Carnac stretch over a length of 4km in 4 distinct groups: Le Ménec, Kermario, Le Manio and Kerlescan.
The "Neolithic Builders" lecture tour:
In French or in a foreign language, the lecture tour provides an in-depth look at the Alignments and their history. The tour takes you to the heart of one of the sites, accompanied by one of our guides and lecturers, and lasts 1 hour.
Payment methods
Payment and booking: info@trouver-un-guide.com
Practical information
Group visits to the Alignments :
- Booking essential
- Except in exceptional circumstances, the lecturer's service is valid for a group of no more than 50 people. For groups of 50 or more, a second tour guide is required.
- A supplement of €50 may apply for certain languages.
- Please respect the visit schedule. In the event of a long delay, the visit will not be guaranteed. Payment remains due. Remember to let the monument know!
- Dress appropriately: closed shoes all year round, seasonal clothing, hats and sun cream.
- Pushchairs are not recommended (the ground is not passable and the flora is fragile).
Services at the Maison des megalithes :
- Bookshop
- Toilets
- Free parking (buses and cars)
- Hot and cold drinks dispenser
- Ice-cream parlour (during the summer season)
- Loan of walking sticks (subject to availability)
Resources
Contacts
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Brittany and Normandy regions
Arlène BERNARD
Economic Development and Tourism Officer
06 24 23 20 76
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Reservation service - château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Reservation officer
02 47 45 67 61
resa.azay@monuments-nationaux.fr