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Dolmens, mussels and oysters of Locmariaquer – Regional Natural Park of the Gulf of Morbihan

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Dolmens, mussels and oysters of Locmariaquer – Regional Natural Park of the Gulf of Morbihan

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Dolmens, mussels and oysters of Locmariaquer – Regional Natural Park of the Gulf of Morbihan

03:15

12.8km

40m

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A large number of impressive monuments from the megalithic period, oyster farming and the location of the peninsula, at the tip of which the Gulf of Morbihan and the Bay of Quiberon meet, make the small town of Locmariaquer a super beautiful destination.

On this approximately 13-kilometer hike, I will…

Last updated: August 15, 2024

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After 10.2 km for 907 m

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261 m

Mané Rethual Dolmen

Highlight • Historical Site

When you get to Locmariaquer, from the entrance to the town, follow the signs for "Site des megalithes" or "Table des Marchand" and "Grand Menhir Brisé". But the dolmens in …

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833 m

Megalithic Site

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First you should go to the visitor center, there is a film about the history (also in German). Then start the tour, very impressive.

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2.07 km

Evariste's oysters

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Quite often you will find simple, well, wooden shacks with tables, chairs and umbrellas thrown together on the Côté Morbihan. Here the oyster farmers offer their products for tasting. In …

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3.50 km

Brasserie Étrille

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Small brasserie that is hardly recognizable from the street. You have to walk along a narrow path by the house and then you come to the terrace. Colorful furniture, casual …

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5.63 km

Dolmen de Kerlud

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This dolmen would have been covered with a huge tumulus as can be seen on the site of the nearby megaliths. It also had an engraving, as on other nearby sites, but it has disappeared.

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7.10 km

Pointe de Kerhéré

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Very nice stretch of coast.

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7.31 km

Dolmen des Pierres Plates

Highlight • Historical Site

The dolmens here in Locmariaquer fascinated me a lot, a reason to come back here.

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9.31 km

Kerpenhir Point

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Entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan

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12.2 km

The oyster farms

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At low tide you can see the oyster beds in the Gulf of Morbihan.

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

2.89 km

1.94 km

1.84 km

1.02 km

903 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

3.04 km

2.64 km

2.15 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

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Friday 17 July

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July 30, 2022,Bretagne: Runde Locmariaquer

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July 30, 2022,Bretagne: Rund um Locmariaquer

Locmariaquer is located on a peninsula which, together with the Rhuys peninsula to the east, forms the gateway to the Gulf of Morbihan. In addition to the ubiquitous oyster farming, Locmariaquer is mainly known for the considerable number of megaliths worth seeing.
Here are Anette's recordings: komoot.de/tour/864534742

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August 7, 2023

A large number of impressive monuments from the megalithic period, oyster farming and the location of the peninsula, at the tip of which the Gulf of Morbihan and the Bay of Quiberon meet, make the small town of Locmariaquer a super beautiful destination.
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On this approximately 13-kilometer hike, I will

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Dolmens, mussels and oysters of Locmariaquer – Regional Natural Park of the Gulf of Morbihan

Mané Rethual Dolmen

Megalithic Site

Evariste's oysters

Brasserie Étrille

Dolmen de Kerlud

Pointe de Kerhéré

Dolmen des Pierres Plates

Kerpenhir Point

The oyster farms

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