Brocéliande

The forest of Brocéliande, or forest of Paimpont is located 40 km to the west of Rennes, in Ille-et-Vilaine in Brittany. It is part of the district of Brocéliande. This forest is mostly a private forest belonging to several families.

Access to public is limited but the most remarkable sites are open to everybody.

Understand
Brocéliande is a mythic forest from the Arthurian legend, usually identified as the forest of Paimpont. It is a mythic place because the forest hides many legends about King Arthur, Merlin the wizard, the fairy Viviane. The forest of Brocéliande is a mysterious place.

By car

 * RN24 (Rennes/Vannes-Lorient) exit Plélan-Le-Grand/Paimpont.

By plane

 * Rennes-Saint Jacques airport.

By bus

 * Bus Illenoo, from Rennes railway station, line 1: Rennes-Paimpont.