A different way to experience Carnac

If you want a classic “facts-only” tour, there are great guides and resources out there. This is something else: a calm, well-paced walk that helps you actually experience the place — with just enough context, and room for silence.

Slow pace, real presence

We take our time. We stop. We look closely. The goal is a lived experience — not a rushed checklist.

Small group or private

Small groups (6–8) keep it intimate. Private walks (1–4) let us adapt the rhythm and focus to you.

Clear context, no heavy “theories”

You’ll get simple historical and archaeological anchors — without forcing a single explanation onto the mystery.

Carnac & the wider area

Depending on timing and conditions, we may open the walk to the wider “Greater Carnac” megalithic landscape.

How it works

Think of it as a guided walk with breathing room: less continuous talking, more time to see, feel, and understand on site.

  1. Meet-up at the agreed spot (Carnac / nearby). A short arrival moment, then we settle into the pace.
  2. Walk slowly: observation, pauses, and conversation when it serves the experience (not nonstop).
  3. On-site context: key facts and orienting points, plus open questions that deepen your perception.
  4. Closing: what you’re taking with you, and ideas for exploring the area on your own afterwards.
A tree and standing stones in the Carnac megalithic area
A calm, attentive walk — where living landscape and stone meet.

Why Carnac still questions us

Alignments, menhirs, dolmens, cairns: their scale and placement raise questions — without ever collapsing into a single “final answer”. This walk keeps the mystery intact, while giving you clean reference points and time to perceive.

The idea isn’t to add one more theory. It’s to step away from constant commentary and let observation do its work. In a narrow stone passage, or facing long sequences of standing stones, something shifts: time, space, attention. That’s often when the place becomes a real encounter.

Stone passage inside a cairn in the Carnac area
Entering a cairn: silence, threshold, depth — with respect for the place.

Julien — a human presence to hold the experience

I’m Julien. I guide these walks with a clear, grounded frame: access, timing, flow, and the right amount of context at the right moment.

I’m fluent in English, with a French accent (I’ve lived abroad and travelled widely). Beyond facts, I’m attentive to what happens on site: what people notice, what the landscape invites, when silence is the best guide. I’ve also explored sacred places outside France — that perspective naturally shapes my way of accompanying, without imposing beliefs.

Julien near a standing stone in Brittany
Discreet guidance, clear anchors, and space for the place itself.

Formats and pricing

Two formats, two intensities. Always paced to the place and the group. Small group for intimacy, or private for a more personal experience.

Immersive — 2h30

Small group walk in Carnac

Presence, slow walking, key context, and time to observe. You leave with something lived — not just “learned”.

6 to 8 people • Carnac & nearby

€50 / person

Private option (1–4 people): €240

Premium — 3h

Small group walk in Carnac

More time, more flexibility, and deeper attention to the “felt” dimension of the landscape — for those who want it.

6 to 8 people • Carnac & nearby

€70 / person

Private option (1–4 people): €340

Area: Carnac alignments and the wider “Greater Carnac” megalithic landscape — UNESCO World Heritage (2025). Depending on conditions: discreet paths, quieter sites, and nearby megalithic zones.

FAQ

A few quick answers before you book.

Is this a “history lecture” tour?

No. You’ll get clear context, but the priority is experience: pace, observation, silence, and the landscape itself.

Do I need to be “into spirituality”?

Not at all. Nothing is imposed. Some people experience Carnac in a very rational way, others more poetically. This walk leaves space for both.

Will we see the famous alignments?

We can, depending on timing and conditions. The experience may also include quieter nearby areas within the wider megalithic landscape.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes, a jacket (weather changes quickly), and water. The pace is calm and accessible, but it’s outdoors.

Is this suitable for kids?

Yes if they can walk calmly and enjoy nature. For families, a private walk is often best (rhythm and focus adapt better).

How do bookings work?

The simplest way is WhatsApp. Tell me your dates, group size, and whether you prefer small group or private. I’ll confirm availability and the meeting point.