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Find answers to the most common questions about the Petit Train de Carnac: duration, prices, route, accessibility and bookings.
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Guided tour with audio commentary in 16 languages
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Polish, Czech, Croatian and Slovenian.
The Petit Train de Carnac is a guided tourist train that lets visitors discover Carnac and its surroundings comfortably and accessibly. The tour includes the Carnac menhirs, Carnac beach and the harbour of La Trinité-sur-Mer, with audio commentary throughout the route.
The guided tour lasts about 55 minutes. This duration lets visitors see the main sights of Carnac without long walking distances.
The main departure point for individual visitors is the Parking du Ménec in Carnac (stop n°1), in the Maison des Mégalithes car park. The train then passes through two intermediate points, Port-En-Drô (stop n°2) and the harbour of La Trinité-sur-Mer (stop n°3), solely to pick up additional passengers or allow a passenger to alight permanently. If you get off at one of these stops, you cannot reboard the train.
Yes. The Petit Train de Carnac runs every day from April to October 8, plus the All Saints' school holidays, including Sundays and public holidays.
Yes. The Petit Train runs in all weather. In rain or strong wind the train is glazed on three sides, so you can fully enjoy your tour.
During the tour, you'll pass by the Carnac menhirs — including the alignments of Ménec, Kermario and Kerlescan. You'll also discover Carnac beach, its white sand and the harbour of La Trinité-sur-Mer.
The guided audio commentary is available in 16 languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Danish, Czech, Chinese, Japanese and others. The audio is included in the ticket price — no extra cost. A children's version is also available.
Yes. The Petit Train de Carnac is suitable for children and families. The children's audio commentary makes the experience both fun and educational.
Prices vary by age and group size. Adults and children aged 3 to 11 have different rates. Full prices are available on thePrices & Tickets page.
Booking in advance is recommended, especially during busy tourist periods. Online booking is only available for departure n°1 — Parking du Ménec — and must be made at least two hours before departure. It is not possible to book online for stops n°2 or n°3.
Yes. Tickets can be bought at the ticket office at the Parking du Ménec, subject to availability.
Visitors are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to validate their ticket and board.
Yes. Group bookings are available for groups of 20 people or more. Booking in advance is recommended.
Yes. The Petit Train de Carnac can be privatised for corporate events, associations, school groups and private occasions. A dedicated request form is available on thePrivate Hire page.