Plouharnel
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This municipality near Carnac also boasts a significant number of menhirs and dolmens, as well as several religious buildings (chapels and abbeys). Its territory is also home to one of Brittany’s most extensive dune areas.

Introduction to Plouharnel

Plouharnel, a municipality near Carnac, also has a large number of menhirs and dolmens, as well as several religious buildings (chapels and abbeys). Its territory is also home to one of Brittany’s most significant dune areas.

Key Details

  • Type de lieu: village.
  • Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
  • Distances:
  • Heure locale: Heure : Plouharnel.
  • Population: 2,148 inhabitants (2016).
  • Superficie: 18.32 km².
  • Altitude: sea level.

History of Plouharnel

What to See and Do in Plouharnel

Old hamlets (Le Vieux Bourg, Sainte Barbe), a small religious heritage, and remnants of the Atlantic Wall make up the main built heritage of the municipality.

Megaliths of Plouharnel
Like other nearby towns, Plouharnel has its share of dolmens, menhirs, tumuli, and alignments dating from the Neolithic period.
Chouannerie Museum
Housed in a former World War II bunker, the site traces the history of the wars in the West in Brittany and the Vendée during the Revolution.
Plages de Plouharnel, Plouharnel, Morbihan, France
Plouharnel Beaches
These are long beaches and one of the most significant dune areas in Brittany.

In the Surrounding Area

Climate and Weather in Plouharnel

Like the rest of the coast, the municipality has an oceanic climate, mild and humid year-round, with relatively low temperature variation—neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. Rainfall (less intense than inland) is spread throughout the year, with a peak in autumn and winter.

Sea Temperature Throughout the Year

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Plouharnel Beaches
★★ These are long beaches and one of the most significant dune areas in Brittany.
Megaliths of Plouharnel
★ Like other nearby towns, Plouharnel has its share of dolmens, menhirs, tumuli, and alignments dating from the Neolithic period.
Chouannerie Museum
★ Housed in a former World War II bunker, the site traces the history of the wars in the West in Brittany and the Vendée during the…
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