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Le Celtique, a chic seaside restaurant

A location on the Avenue des Druides, a restaurant called Le Cairn, a bar named after a Celtic queen, all in Carnac, the seaside town world-famous for its legendary alignments of menhirs: you couldn't get more Breton than this 4* hotel, open since since the early 1920s on the Morbihan coast.

A historic address in Carnac

Numerous sandy beaches along the coast protected by the Bay of Quiberon, close to the Gulf of Morbihan and the islands of Houat, : it's hardly surprising that Carnac inspired the first holiday resorts as early as the 1920s.

It was at this time that Le Celtique was born, its architecture naturally in keeping with the Art Deco style characteristic of the period.

With the growth of thalassotherapy, the Breton seaside resort was expanding, and this establishment, opened in the early 1920s quickly became a must, with its location close to the main beach.


While Le Celtique benefits from being at the heart of one of France's most famous historic sites, it's above all its comprehensive offering that attracts visitors: 4* hotel, restaurant, bar, heated indoor pool and spa, 

The Cairn

Borrowing its name from the famous stone tumuli covering megalithic burial grounds (cairn is derived from the Celtic "karn" meaning "heap of stone"), authentic and generous bistronomic cuisine awaits gourmets who want to enjoy the atmosphere of a seaside restaurant in Carnac.


Whether seated on the terrace or indoors, they can enjoy recipes featuring emblematic Breton ingredients:

  • White tuna tataki, ajo blanco and blueberry vinaigrette.
  • Braised Breton monkfish, sunflower seed risotto and vadouvan.
  • Warm "hukambi" chocolate mousse, Breton sand and raspberry.

Iodized flavors (but not only) for a dinner between tradition and modernity featuring local products carefully selected by Le Cairn's chef, whose motto is "Good product + time + talent = 100% delight!". Chic and casual, the room is also served by a team that perfectly embodies Breton conviviality.

Other good reasons to come to Le Celtique

If Cairn could revisit the famous advertising slogan of the 1930s, "Dubo, Dubon, Dubonnet" (a brand of vermouth still in existence) as "Du beau, Du bon, Du breton", this new variation could also be used to describe the other services offered by this Carnac hotel, which has the air of a large family home:

The rooms

  • There are 53 rooms, some of which are Suites with balconies or terraces, allowing you to immerse yourself in the Carnac atmosphere.
  • They are all decorated in a nautical spirit (light wood, rattan, soft colors...).
  • They are also all equipped with top-of-the-range bedding by Breton manufacturer Davilaine®.

The SPA

  • The SPA offers relaxing treatments by Phytomer, a Brittany-based manufacturer of body and face creams based on organic and eco-responsible marine ingredients since 1972.
  • Comprising 650m2 of space with an atmosphere evocative of the Breton coastline, it features an indoor pool and 7 treatment rooms, a sauna and a steam room. 

The bar

  • A cosy spot named after a Celtic queen (Boudicca), where you can sip craft beers or share an inspired "finger food", accompanied by a gourmet and convivial Apéro guaranteed for Le Celtique customers... or visiting Carnac residents!

We had a wonderful stay in this establishment. Nothing to complain about, everything was perfect. We'll be back with pleasure.

Stella et Gregory, clients en Juin 2024

The ideal starting point for a visit to Morbihan, a region where there's no shortage of activities and wonders (such as the picturesque city of Vannes or the wild coast of Quiberon), Le Celtique awaits all lovers of discovery - or idleness - for a wonderful vacation between land and sea.


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