Gîtes in Paimpont

Discover Paimpont and the surrounding area during your holidays

For your next holiday, let yourself be tempted by Ille-et-Vilaine and come and discover Paimpont and its riches! Situated in the department of Ille-et-Vilaine, Paimpont is a Breton commune less than an hour's drive from the town of Rennes. It is mainly covered by the Paimpont forest and is part of the Brocéliande community of municipalities. Paimpont was awarded Brittany's rural heritage commune label in 2018. Make the most of your holiday in a Clévacances gîte to discover this commune with its rich architectural and landscape heritage. Paimpont is covered in natural spaces, with a large forested area and numerous ponds. It is the largest commune in Ille-et-Vilaine. During your stay, you'll find all kinds of shops to start your holiday in the Land of Legends. Paimpont has a rich heritage, with numerous megalithic monuments that have become legendary sites over the centuries. The town also has a rich historical past, with its Forges, a reminder of the importance of metalworking since ancient times, which reached its peak in the 18th century. The history of Paimpont also includes its "Notre Dame" Abbey. From your gîte in Paimpont, discover this recently restored historic monument. The Abbey's architecture reveals a thousand years of history. Founded in the seventh century, it is the origin of the village and the lake. A nature destination par excellence, Paimpont offers a diversity of natural, historical and legendary sites ideal for your next holiday in Ille-et-Vilaine. Take advantage of our ideally located gites and set off to discover Paimpont with Clévacances.

Activities to do near Paimpont during your holiday

A multitude of activities await you in Paimpont and the surrounding area. Your holiday in Merlin's Land will first of all be an opportunity to discover the Brocéliande forest and the Arthurian legends. Set off to discover the Val sans Retour and rediscover the legend of Morgane. Just a stone's throw away, you'll find Merlin's tomb and the Fountain of Youth. Your steps will lead you past remarkable trees whose legends have ensured their longevity: the Guillotin Oak, the Hindrés Oak and the Anatole Le Braz Oak. Every summer, exhibitions, concerts and themed events give you the chance to visit and discover the Abbey Church of Notre Dame de Paimpont and its many architectural treasures: its wooden vault, altarpieces, statues and woodwork. The Forges de Paimpont: a historic metallurgical site, the forges have been open to the public since 2005. From your gîte, explore the forges to admire the old blast furnaces and rolling mills, and discover the pond that once fed them. Your stay in a gîte in Paimpont will also be an opportunity for adventure and outdoor activities. In the Brocéliande forest, the largest forested area in Brittany, you'll be spoilt for choice. Whether it's the 70km Brocéliande tour, or the many short hiking trails, signposted mountain bike circuits, the tour of the Paimpont lake, kayaking discovery courses, horse-drawn carriage rides in Barenton, or llama walks... there's something for all tastes and all ages! As you can see, your holiday in Paimpont promises to be full of discoveries! Whether you're looking for a gîte for one night or a longer stay, at the weekend or during the week, with a swimming pool or garden, choose the accommodation that's right for you from among our many Clévacances-labelled properties. For your next holiday on the Atlantic coast, discover Paimpont and book one of our ideally located gîtes.