Ancient Destinations France

The ancient sites of France offers travellers some of the most mysterious places to explore. Aside from the country's world renown cuisines and great wines, it also has its own share of ancient Roman ruins to see. If that isn't enough, then travellers might want to spend their time walking amongst the enigmatic Stones of Carnac!

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One of the most mysterious ancient destinations to visit is the village of Carnac. This quiet area is located on the south coast of Brittany in northwestern France. What makes Carnac out of the ordinary are the long rows of stones that lead towards the sea parallel to each other. The site consists of single standing stones called "menhirs" and multi-stone clusters called "dolmens". (More Photos)

The earliest stones are believed to date from 4500 BC. The stones range from 0.8 meters to 6.5 meters in height and weigh up to 20 tons each. There are many theories as to why the stones were placed there. Some suggest the stones marked burial plots while others argue they had an astronomical significance. As with most ancient places, the debate concerning Carnac's true purpose is still unknown.

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