Grand Cairn de Barnenez

Built 6,000 years ago, this monument is 75m long and 28m wide, and stands as a testament to an unexpected level of engineering know-how. Eleven corridor tombs are hidden within its titanic facade, some of which bear engraved messages that have yet to be understood. Don’t miss this Neolithic masterpiece, nicknamed ‘the Prehistoric Parthenon’ and considered the oldest mausoleum in Europe!

Built 6,000 years ago, this monument, 75 m long and 28 m wide, bears witness to an unsuspected level of expertise. Eleven corridor tombs punctuate its titanic façade, and some of them contain engraved messages that have yet to be understood... Don't miss this Neolithic masterpiece, nicknamed the "Parthenon of Prehistory" and considered to be the oldest "mausoleum" in Europe! Guided tours at 11am and 3pm; during school holidays: 10am, 2.30pm and 4pm. Opening times: September to April: 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5.30pm May and June: 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 6.30pm July and August: 10am to 6.30pm Ticket office closes 30 minutes before last admission. Closed on 01/01; 01/05 and 25/12. Mondays from October to March inclusive. Exceptional closure from 16 to 27 March 2026. Self-guided tour with tour document (available in 8 languages). Guided tour in French (no extra charge). Special family visits during school holidays. Temporary exhibitions (no extra charge). Conferences available for groups. Admission charge: €7 Partnership with the Château du Taureau, the Château de Kerjean and Océanopolis: a full-price ticket purchased at one of the two monuments entitles the holder to a preferential rate at the second monument visited. Other partnerships and rates - see website. Free admission: Under-18s (families and school groups excluded), 18-25 years (European Union nationals and regular non-European residents within the European Union, excluding groups) 1st Sunday from November to March inclusive. Disabled persons and their carers Jobseekers, on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old, RMI, RSA beneficiaries, Journalists Teachers with a valid Education Pass.