The must-haves

On the banks of the river Oust, Josselin is classified as a "Petite Cité de Caractère".

Owned by the Rohan family, one of the oldest families in Brittany, it is the symbol of this pretty town. Plan to spend half a day strolling through the charming streets of this small town full of character and visit its basilica. On the banks of the river Oust, Josselin is an important stage on the route of the Dukes. The history of the town is closely linked to that of its castle which dominates the town. This flamboyant gothic style castle is a very interesting example of feudal and Renaissance architecture. Founded at the beginning of the 11th century, it is still inhabited today by the descendants of its founders, the Rohan family.

The castle and its gardens are open all year round for group visits, by reservation.

Not to be missed! Medieval Festival of Josselin
Only EVERY 2 YEARS! Single day on 14 July
Street entertainment and the large medieval market will once again be held in the streets of the city centre. Don't miss it!

Musicians, jugglers, acrobats, fantastic creatures, magicians, falconers, animals, chivalry tournaments, archers, camps, choirs, dancers... And more than 1000 people in costume!

=> Come and discover the  Festival programmes

The Centre de l'Imaginaire Arthurien awaits you in the forest of Broceliande to tell you about the deeds of King Arthur and his knights.

Contemplate the wonders of the Other World and the monsters that lurk there in the exhibitions of Comper Castle and the Little House of Legends. And set out on the paths of the legendary Broceliande forest, where a storyteller-guide will tell you about its past, which oscillates between myths and history

CHATEAU DE COMPER : The Château de Comper and its park, a real natural treasure of Comper, stretches along the banks of Lake Viviane. Numerous species of trees and plants have taken up residence in this still wild setting, transforming it into the quintessence of Brocéliande.

Founded in the 13th century, this building conceals two of the main treasures of the site: the Centre de l'Imaginaire Arthurien, which has turned its rooms into an exhibition space devoted to the knights of the Round Table, and the Comper park, which stretches along the banks of Lake Viviane. Several times a year, Comper Castle becomes the scene of events organised by the Arthurian Centre. On the programme: tales, medieval music, knights, shows and puppets, and much more!

Alternating moorland and forest landscapes, you can enjoy the open panorama of Viviane's pond, its remarkable listed trees, including the famous Merlin oak, or its avenue planted with hundred-year-old yews. The more curious can push on to the edge of the lake where a strange instrument sings bewitching melodies with the wind: an aeolian harp.

Programming of the Centre de l'Imaginaire

It touches on the forest of Paimpont, which has been likened to the legendary forest of Broceliande. The proximity of a popular site in this forest, the Valley of No Return (which owes its name to the fairy Morgan), has made it a popular tourist destination. Tréhorenteuc is surrounded by moorland and the hills of the Val sans retour, the highest of which rise to 240 and 256 metres. The red shale stones typical of this region of Brittany are found in abundance, particularly at the quarry located at the place called la Troche.

Fôret du Val Sans retour and L'Arbre d'Or:
It follows on from the 1990 fire which burned nearly 400 hectares of forest. The heights of the Val sans Retour were badly affected by the fire.
A year later, an artist covered this burnt chestnut tree with real gold leaf, symbolising the fragile and precious nature of the forest and the rebirth of nature.
The memory of the courage of the firefighters is represented by the 5 blackened oaks surrounding the Golden Tree.

Cheval Brocéliande - Tréhorenteuc Equestrian Centre
By a 3 hectare pond, a ride to the legendary sites of the forest, an outing under the moon

You can consult theTréhorenteuc Tourist Office

Beyond its thousand-year-old history, the commune encompasses almost the entire Forest of Broceliande, where the adventures of the legendary heroes of the Arthurian myth are said to have taken place.

> Historical site of the Forges de Paimpont - 22 min
Discover the remains of the most important forges in Brittany over 3 centuries of metallurgical activity.

> The pond of Paimpont
This 50-hectare pond is a natural area in the department and lies at the foot of the Abbey. It is fed by numerous streams from the Haute Forêt.

> Circuit de la Grotte Notre-Dame de Paimpont: car park, footpath accessible to pushchairs, in the immediate vicinity of the Abbey of Paimpont (2 km). 4 km loop open from 1st April to 30th September.

> St Etienne Priory
On the bucolic banks of the river Oyon stands the priory of St Etienne, where you will discover the oldest chapel in Morbihan.

> The Abbey of Paimpont