Abbaye de Paimpont, Brocéliande. BretagneAbbaye de Paimpont, Brocéliande. Bretagne
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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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Abbaye de Paimpont
Tout d’abord simple prieuré fondé au VIIe siècle après JC, l’Abbaye est devenue aujourd’hui l’un des plus imposants bâtiments religieux du pays de Brocéliande…
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Porche de Paimpont, BrocéliandePorche de Paimpont, Brocéliande. Bretagne
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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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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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Fishing
The fishing in Brocéliande is sure to be good… as long as you’ve got a fishing licence!
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The Castle of Trécesson
Sumptuous medieval castle, made of red schist, located on the edge of the forest of Broceliande. Mysteries and legends surround Trécesson.
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Wellness and SPA
Massage, yoga, spa, forest bath ... find here the magic formula to take care of yourself.
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Contact and opening hours of Brocéliande – Paimpont Tourist Office
Step through the looking glass, into the wonderful world of Broceliande, and let our local tourist offices guide you.
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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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Geocaching
Have fun exploring Brocéliande with geocaching!
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Sacrée Brocéliande: the application
Any visitor wishing to discover the legends of Brocéliande while touring the region's emblematic sites needs to immerse themselves in the universe, with all the essential...
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