West trail: Morbihan/Mor-Bihan
Auray/An-Alre
A town on the river, Auray's which has the old quarters, including St Goustan. This has narrow alleys and streets, lined with 15th century houses. During July and August, there are evening performances of Breton songs. More on Auray/An-Alre
Erdeven
Around the village of Erdeven are a number of megalithic sites including the Allignment de Kerzerho and a series of standing stones and burial chambers. More on Erdeven
Crucuno
Crucuno Dolmen is one the best known of a number of Dolmens in the area. It is next to a farmhouse in the village. The rectangular chamber is covered by a large capstone 7.6 metres long and weighing about 40 tons which is supported by nine stone uprights. More on Crucuno
Quiberon/Kiberen
Quiberon is a spa town on the eastern side of the 10 mile long Presqu'île de Quiberon (Quiberon Peninsula), which has a stretch of coastal cliffs and beaches joined to the mainland by a stretch of sand. More on Quiberon/Kiberen
Carnac/Karnag
Carnac is famous for ancient stone monuments. It is also a popular seaside resort with spectacular beaches and a large harbour. Carnac is one of the largest megalithic complexes in Europe with over 3000 standing stones. More on Carnac/Karnag
Locmariaquer
Thirteen kilometers east of Carnac, at the tip of a peninsula. Locmariaquer has four significant megalithic sites including the: Great Menhir- is also known as Mener Hroec. When it was intact the granite stone was 98 feet high. It was now lies in five pieces with the largest piece 40 feet in length. More on Locmariaquer
Gavrinis
The megalithic tomb at Gavrinis is on an island in the Gulf of Morbihan. This is accessible by a short boat trip from Larmor-Baden. The Gavrinis Tumulus stands at a height of about 20ft and 165ft in circumference. There are twenty-nine upright stones which lead via a passage to a large chamber. More on Gavrinis
Vannes/Gwened
Nineteen miles northeast from Carnac Vannes is located on the Gulf of Morbihan and sits at the mouth of the rivers Marie and Vincin. The town of has many medieval buildings and was the former seat of the Parliament of Brittany.More on Vannes/Gwened