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

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

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

01:20

17.6km

190m

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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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259 m

Abbey Pond

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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 …

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594 m

Paimpont Abbey and Pond

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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 …

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949 m

Étang de l'Abbaye de Paimpont

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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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7.18 km

Lancelot's walk

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Nice single along L'Aff

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7.37 km

Nice little mountain bike trail along a river

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Path along the Aff on the Beignon side.
Can be used all along the Aff from Le Châtenay (Paimpont) to Brulis des forges and also the walking tour of the …

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11.8 km

Les Forges de Paimpont

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This quality restaurant is a must for those who love good cuisine (meat grilled in the fireplace, game and... fish) in a hunting lodge setting.

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12.2 km

Paimpont Forges

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On the Etang des Forges, the forges of Paimpont are a remarkable industrial site. In 1656, the forges were set up in the heart of the forest of Paimpont. They …

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