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History and heritage

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At the heart of the Brocéliande forest lie places steeped in history, such as Paimpont Abbey, its forges and its churches… Why not find out more about these heritage gems?

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Paimpont Abbey
Originally a simple priory founded in the 7th century A.D., the Abbey is now one of the most imposing religious buildings in the Brocéliande region…
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Paimpont
Located in the heart of the forest of Broceliande and its legends, the town of Paimpont conceals many natural and historical sites.
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Tour de l'étang de Paimpont
Tour de l'étang de Paimpont
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Village des forges de PaimpontVillage des forges de Paimpont. Brocéliande, Bretagne
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the Forges of Paimpont
In the heart of the Broceliande forest, an important iron deposit and the existence of a dense hydrographic network have allowed the development of this authentic...
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The Tourist Office shop
The Brocéliande Tourist Office is located in the heart of Paimpont, next to “Brocéliande, la Porte des Secrets”.There’s also a shop where you...
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Armel Texier EN
Armel TEXIER is a fascinating storyteller, happily mixing the little korrigans with the great history of Brittany.
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SENSAS Rennes – EN
SENSAS Rennes offers you a truly unique sensory experience… one that puts your senses to the test… most of the time in the dark!
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Village des forges de PaimpontVillage des forges de Paimpont. Brocéliande, Bretagne
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the Forges of Paimpont
In the heart of the Broceliande forest, an important iron deposit and the existence of a dense hydrographic network have allowed the development of this authentic...
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The castle and the lake of Comper
The lake of Comper, in the heart of Broceliande, would shelter, according to the legend, the castle of crystal of Viviane, under the glance of the old fortress
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The monks’ garden
Remarkable and unique megalithic site, the legends of the monks' garden evoke the wrath of the Gods against debauchery and vices.
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Rendezvous with the Moon EN
Come to Paimpont during the Christmas holidays and experience the wonders of the Abbey esplanade: screenings, entertainment and Christmas chalets on the programme!
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Geocaching
Have fun exploring Brocéliande with geocaching!
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Geocaching
Modern day treasure hunt, geocaching is a fun alternative to discover the natural and cultural heritage of a region.
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Fontaine De Jouvence en BrocéliandeFontaine De Jouvence Paimpont , Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretagne.
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The Fountain of Youth
In the forest of Broceliande, it is said that the water of the Fountain of Youth would give youth to the body and heart of the one who drinks it!
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©Emmanuel Berthier
Paimpont Abbey
Originally a simple priory founded in the 7th century A.D., the Abbey is now one of the most imposing religious buildings in the Brocéliande region…
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Storytelling by electric bike in Brocéliande
Get on your electric bike and set off on an adventure in the Brocéliande forest!
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