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Abbey Pond – View of Paimpont Abbey loop from Paimpont

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Abbey Pond – View of Paimpont Abbey loop from Paimpont

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4.7

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133

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Abbey Pond – View of Paimpont Abbey loop from Paimpont

00:59

3.81km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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403 m

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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1.22 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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1.47 km

Étang de l'Abbaye (Abbey Pond)

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1.84 km

Statue of Saint-Judicaël

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1.90 km

Croix de Saint-Judicaël

Highlight • Monument

beautiful, quiet place

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2.74 km

Croix des Forges

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3.18 km

Paimpont Abbey and Pond

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.37 km

1.07 km

704 m

396 m

220 m

Surfaces

2.00 km

907 m

654 m

168 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 23 July

29°C

12°C

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Abbey Pond

View of Paimpont Abbey

Étang de l'Abbaye (Abbey Pond)

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Croix de Saint-Judicaël

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Paimpont Abbey and Pond

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