Carnac

Carnac, a town in Brittany, France, with a population of around 4,000, is renowned for its extensive collection of Neolithic standing stones, or menhirs. These megaliths, numbering around 3,000, have been a major tourist attraction since their creation. Recently, Carnac has been in the news due to concerns about overtourism and its impact on the area. A recent development involves the abrupt cancellation of a museum project planned near the famous menhirs. This cancellation has sparked debate about the value and support of culture in the region. The situation highlights the tension between the economic benefits of tourism and the preservation of cultural heritage and local quality of life in Carnac.