Heritage Sites of Brittany
This collection highlights Brittany's archaeological and architectural legacy, centered around the Morbihan coast. It features the world-renowned Carnac megaliths, including the Ménec and Kermario alignments, alongside Neolithic burial mounds like the Saint-Michel and Kercado tumuli. The list also spans centuries of military history, from the 17th-century Citadelle Vauban to 19th-century coastal forts. Complementing these are traditional Breton chapels and churches, such as the 16th-century Chapelle Saint-Colomban and the island parish of Saint-Géran.
A Saint-Michel tumulus
The Saint-Michel tumulus is a megalithic grave mound, located east of Carnac in Brittany, France.
B Dolmen de Kerlescan
Part of the Kerlescan group near Carnac, this Neolithic passage grave features a large capstone and is situated at the eastern end of the megalithic alignments.
C Fort de Penthièvre
Built in 1747 and later remodeled by Vauban, this coastal fortification guards the narrow isthmus of the Quiberon Peninsula. It now serves as a military training center and memorial.
D Fortin de Kerdonis
A 19th-century defensive structure located on the eastern tip of Belle-Île-en-Mer, designed to protect the island's coastline from naval threats.
E Chapelle Notre-Dame des Fleurs
A 16th-century chapel in Plouharnel featuring traditional Breton granite architecture and religious art.
F Chapelle Saint-Cado de Belz
A 12th-century Romanesque chapel located on a small island in the Étel river, connected to the mainland by a stone bridge.
G Église Saint-Géran
Located in Le Palais on Belle-Île, this 17th-century church is dedicated to a 5th-century hermit and features a distinctive white facade and historic altarpieces.
H Fortin de Port-Fouquet
A crenelated guardhouse built in 1860 at the edge of a ria on Belle-Île-en-Mer to monitor coastal access.
I Église Saint-Pierre
A historic Catholic parish church in Locoal-Mendon, reflecting regional religious architecture and Breton heritage.
J Chapelle Saint-Méen
A rural chapel in Ploemel dedicated to Saint Méen, a 6th-century monk often associated with local healing traditions.
K Chapelle de Locmaria
Also known as Notre-Dame de Pitié, this 16th-century chapel in Ploemel features late Gothic elements and traditional stone masonry.
L Chapelle Saint-Colomban
A late 16th-century Gothic chapel located near the coast in Carnac, known for its granite construction and proximity to the Saint-Colomban beach.
M Chapelle Sainte-Barbe
A 16th-century chapel situated in the village of Sainte-Barbe, Plouharnel, historically significant to local mariners and coastal residents.
N Tumulus de Crucuny
One of the highest burial mounds in the Carnac region, this Neolithic site offers views over the surrounding megalithic fields.
O Fort Sarah Bernhardt
A 19th-century military fort at Pointe des Poulains, Belle-Île, purchased and renovated by the famous French actress Sarah Bernhardt as a summer retreat.
P La Citadelle
Also known as Citadelle Vauban, this massive 16th-century fortress in Le Palais was significantly improved by military engineer Vauban to defend Belle-Île.
Q Tumulus-dolmen de Kercado
One of the oldest megalithic monuments in the region, dating to approximately 4700 BC. It features a passage grave topped by a large cairn and a small menhir.
R Villa gallo-romaine de Mané-Véchen
A significant archaeological site overlooking the Étel estuary, containing the remains of a large 2nd-century Roman maritime villa with preserved mosaics and wall paintings.
S Alignement du Ménec
The most famous of the Carnac stones, consisting of 1,050 menhirs arranged in eleven rows stretching over nearly one kilometer.
T Alignement de Kermario
A dense megalithic site featuring 1,029 menhirs, including some of the largest stones in Carnac, and the remains of a Neolithic dolmen.
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