Monthly Archives: Settembre 2026
Beyond Morbihan: Puy du Fou – When History and Reenactment Become a Thrilling Spectacle
When planning a trip—as has become our habit in recent years as the kids grow up—we always look for “support” destinations so we don’t stay too single-minded with the theme of archaeology! But when you realize you are just two hours away from a park like Puy du Fou, you know you’ve hit the jackpot. … Continue reading
Journey into Morbihan #4: The Stone Ocean of Carnac
Among the Grandeur of the Menhirs, Recent Geophysical Discoveries, the Saint-Michel Tumulus, and the Museum of Prehistory At long last… Carnac!We chose the pleasant town of Vannes as our base, and the 25-minute drive connecting us to the heart of Morbihan is delightful, winding through rolling hills, woodlands, and traditional houses with dark slate roofs. … Continue reading
Journey to Morbihan #3: Locmariaquer and Gavrinis
In the megalithic landscape of Morbihan, stones were never static monuments. For roughly three thousand years (between the sixth and third millennia BCE), this region was a living landscape—a sacred theater shaped by successive elites, changing worldviews, evolving architectural styles, and genuine spiritual paradigm shifts. Nothing demonstrates this better than the Locmariaquer complex and the … Continue reading