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Étang de l'Abbaye de Paimpont – Abbey Pond loop from Paimpont

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Étang de l'Abbaye de Paimpont – Abbey Pond loop from Paimpont

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Étang de l'Abbaye de Paimpont – Abbey Pond loop from Paimpont

01:58

7.49km

60m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.09 km for 1.16 km

Open: • April-September (otherwise closed)

After 6.79 km for 244 m

Open: • April-September (otherwise closed)

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3.45 km

Étang de l'Abbaye de Paimpont

Highlight • Lake

The Paimpont Abbey pond is an artificial water reservoir. Among the flora and fauna that you will encounter around the pond, you will find a bog.

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3.81 km

The forest of Paimpont is known to be one of the emblematic places of the "gesture" of King Arthur and his knights of the round table. In other words, it is nothing more and nothing less than the famous Brocéliande forest. The Brocéliande forest is a mythical forest imagined by Chrétien de Troyes at the end of the twelfth century. In his Arthurian novel “Knight of the Lion”, he invents this forest of wonders, taking inspiration from a forest in Little Brittany known for its legends and other marvelous stories, “Bréchéliant”. Today, it is in the Paimpont Forest that the myth of this magical forest is perpetuated. It is a place highly charged with stories and legends. There you will find remarkable trees, the superb Paimpont Abbey on the edge of the pond, as well as certain places connected to Merlin the enchanter and the fairy Viviane.

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4.16 km

Old Stone Gate of Josselin

Highlight • Historical Site

4.31 km

Abbey Pond

Highlight • Lake

Hiking around the Étang de l'Abbaye de Paimpont allows you to discover the tranquility of this serene lake in the heart of the Paimpont forest. As you walk, you will enjoy the lush greenery and century-old trees that surround you, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The highlight of your hike is the abbey located near the shore, which adds a historical touch to the beauty of nature. Enjoy the calm of the lake and keep your eyes open for local wildlife as you explore the area, while soaking up the legend of the Brocéliande forest that surrounds you.

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4.40 km

Croix des Forges

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4.63 km

View of Paimpont Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

A former Benedictine monastery from the 6th century, it was completely destroyed in the 9th century to make way for various reproductions of this abbey from the 13th century.

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4.88 km