This is a place dedicated solely to the Neolithic period (5500-2200BC). Here, in Carnac, the prehistoric people made monolithic graves for their dead and they also did artistic alignment with the stones. This museum is a place where you can seek some explanation for the kilometres of mysterious structures that lie out of it. Discover how the prehistoric must have lived their everyday life, with the help of the displays here- Tools, weapons, jewellery, etc.  Highlights include:

• 6600 artefacts on display, classified by theme.
• Also on display- Maps, plans and archaeological finds
• Guided tours- inside and outside of the museum
• Workshops for children
• Demonstrations of Prehistoric techniques

This museum manages the tourism of the Carnac stones as well.

• Hire a guide to the carnac stones, will give a context to the tour.
• In case of a group tour, reserve your passes.

• Animation: + 3 €

• No railway station in Carnac. Leave your train at Quiberon or Auray.
• Bus no.: 1@Auray, 1@Quiberon.

• La marine
• Creperie de la Pompe
• La Gourmandine

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