Discover Monteneuf

Monteneuf is centred around megaliths, archaeological sites, nature trails and the landscape of the Landes de Monteneuf. When planning your stay, you can choose according to your interests: would you like to explore menhirs, focus on nature, or plan a specific route?

Discover menhirs and get involved

The Site mégalithique des Pierres Droites is a large megalithic site made up of rows and groups of menhirs. Excavations carried out since 1989 have identified more than 420 megaliths across an area of 7.5 hectares. The size of the site and the arrangement of the stones offer two different ways to explore it: its extent and its visible rows and groups.

The Sentier de découverte des Menhirs de Monteneuf is a 1.5-kilometre nature trail. Illustrated panels and frescoes provide information along the way; it also features life-size reconstructions of a Neolithic house and a workshop for making menhirs. The route thus combines archaeological themes with engaging reconstructions.

Participatory activities are available at the Menhirs de Monteneuf site: you can make pottery, create a prehistoric piece of jewellery or learn how to move a menhir. Activities may vary by season. If a particular activity is important to your trip, check in advance what is available during your planned visit. The trail is free and open year-round; check the latest visitor information before your visit.

Other archaeological sites and protected landscapes

The Archéosite de Brocéliande features a different arrangement of stones: 42 upright, aligned menhirs stand there, while nearly 400 other stones are scattered among the heather and gorse. A covered gallery is located at Loge Morinais. In the Oyon valley stands the Tombeau des Rochettes, a Bronze Age burial mound. These named sites offer different archaeological themes without needing to be combined into a single route.

The landscape of the Landes de Monteneuf also shapes the range of interests visitors can explore. It includes meadows, wet and peat bog heaths, and deciduous and coniferous forests. The Réserve naturelle régionale des Landes de Monteneuf is a protected refuge for flora and fauna; the area is home to 382 plant species and 180 animal species. Archaeology and nature are distinct areas of interest in Monteneuf.

Hiking, a circular route or a bike ride

For a hike, the 14-kilometre Boucle des mégalithes passes through the countryside, woodland and historic landscapes. The Circuit du Chaperon Rouge leads to the Étang du Chaperon Rouge. This information helps distinguish the routes: the Boucle is a longer hike, while the Étang is the stated destination of the Circuit.

The “Landes et Menhirs à Monteneuf” cycle route offers a longer, more challenging option. The 2026 Destination Brocéliande outdoor map lists a distance of 35 kilometres, an approximate duration of three hours and 30 minutes, and a “challenging” difficulty level. The distance, time and rating may be revised in future editions; check the latest edition when planning. This makes it easy to distinguish the hike from the cycle route by their stated distances and, for the cycle route, its listed duration and difficulty.

Discover more destinations: Plumelec, Carnac-Plage, La Vraie-Croix, Sainte-Hélène, Plescop, Lorient, Quiberon, Le Moustoir.

For the broader travel overview: Morbihan.