Locmariaquer
Locmariaquer, village and seaside resort on the coast of the Gulf of Morbihan, Morbihan département, Brittany région, western France, south of Auray. It is famous for its megalithic monuments, notably the Fairies’ Stone, a huge broken standing stone, originally 66 feet (20 metres) high—the greatest known menhir (upright monumental stone) in existence. Behind it is the Merchants’ Table, composed of three carved slabs and 17 supporting stones. Pop. (1999) 1,367; (2014 est.) 1,566.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title:
Locmariaquer
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
21 June 2017
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November 14, 2026