Locmariaquer

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      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 m) 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; (2007 est.) 1,632.

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