UNESCO – Inscription of the megaliths of Carnac and of the shores of Morbihan on UNESCO’s World Heritage List (12 July 2025)

France welcomes today’s inscription of the megaliths of Carnac and of the shores of Morbihan on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

As a Site of Exceptional Value, the megaliths of Carnac and of the shores of Morbihan are a unique ensemble of vestiges of megalithic civilizations, integrated into a protected natural landscape, testifying to an age-old dialogue between man and his environment.

This heritage success is the result of long-standing cooperation between local elected representatives and tourism officials, the Ministry for Culture and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

It is the 54th French property inscribed by UNESCO since 1979, testifying to the diversity and richness of the natural and cultural properties contained in our history and regions.

France comes fourth today in the global ranking of countries with the largest number of properties inscribed on the World Heritage List.

The diplomatic efforts led by France in terms of multilateral cooperation are bringing lasting, tangible benefits for the development of our territories, in terms of their international reputation and jobs in the culture and tourism sectors.