Practical information
Opening days and hours
- Open all year round, with opening hours varying according to the season.
- The tour starts at a fixed time. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the session.
- To view the schedule of available sessions: see timetable
- The tour lasts approximately 50 minutes.
- Maximum capacity of 19 people.
- Sessions every 20 minutes.
Outside school holidays (October to March):
Open Wednesday to Sunday. Sessions every 20 minutes from 9:40 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Outside school holidays (April, May, June, and September):
Open daily. Sessions every 20 minutes from 9:40 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
July and August:
Open daily, sessions are offered every 20 minutes, from 9:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. and from 1:20 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in July and until 8:00 p.m. in August.
School holidays (excluding summer):
Open every day. Sessions every 20 minutes, from 9:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the All Saints’ Day holidays. During the Christmas holidays, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Brocéliande, the Gate of Secrets is exceptionally closed on 25 December and 1 January.
Prices
Individual prices
- Full price : €9
- Reduced price (students and job seekers, persons with disabilities): €6.50
- Child price (5-11 years old): €5
- Free for children under 5 and free for those accompanying a person with a disability (a ticket must be obtained even if it is free).
For those with complimentary tickets, gift vouchers, or CE tickets, please reserve your seats by calling the switchboard at 02 99 07 84 23 (subject to availability).
Holiday vouchers accepted and CEZAM card discount.
Payment accepted at the ticket office: cash, bank cheques, bank cards and classic holiday vouchers. Payment accepted online: bank cards or e-holiday vouchers (minimum €20 for e-holiday vouchers).
Group prices (for 10 or more people at the same price)
- Full price : 7,50 €
- Reduced price (students and job seekers, persons with disabilities): 5,50 €
- Child price (5-11 years old) : 5 €
- Free for children under 5
Quotations for groups of 11 or more people
No tickets may be exchanged or refunded (except for medical or exceptional reasons, upon presentation of supporting documentation).
Gift vouchers
Treat someone to a wonderful experience in the heart of Brocéliande! With Brocéliande gift vouchers, the Gate of Secrets, you can give your loved ones the chance to enjoy a unique immersive experience, combining legends, forests and enchanted tales.
- Ideal for a birthday, a surprise or simply to treat someone, our gift vouchers are valid all year round, for the scenographic path.
- Vouchers available at reception or by telephone on 02 99 07 84 23
- Advance booking recommended once you have your voucher.
Reservation
- Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during school holidays, weekends and public holidays. At least 2 days before your arrival during the summer season.
- Tickets available online or at the door (subject to availability).
- Tickets can be presented on a smartphone.
- Slot changes cannot be guaranteed after purchase. Please contact us in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Accessibility
- Recommended for ages 5 and up.
- Accessible to persons with reduced mobility.
- Pushchairs permitted (compact models preferred).
- Animals not permitted.
- Tour in French only. Audio guides available in 4 languages (English, German, Italian, Spanish).
How to get here

Address :
Brocéliande, the Gate of Secrets
1 Place du Roi Saint-Judicaël – 35 380 Paimpont
By bus :
Line 500 from Rennes, towards Paimpont, Paimpont centre stop.
By car :
Free parking nearby. Travel time: 45 minutes from Rennes, 1 hour from Vannes.
By bicycle/motorbike :
You can leave your helmet here (bring a bike lock). Bike park nearby.
Shop
Brocéliande, the Gate of Secrets, located in the heart of Paimpont, invites you to take home a souvenir of your visit. Designed as a continuation of the tour, the shop showcases the four elements: Earth, Water, Air and Fire.
Each object tells the stories of Pierre the forest ranger. Each book evokes nature, the forest and Arthurian legends. Each handcrafted creation selected is a testament to local expertise.
What will you find in the Brocéliande shop, the Gate of Secrets?
- Children’s gifts, tableware, jewellery, collectible souvenirs, scents…
- A space dedicated to books: comics, legends, children’s books, heritage…
- Promoting local crafts : cutlery, pottery, delicacies…
An invitation to take a piece of Brocéliande home with you!
After your visit, take home a souvenir from the shop, a story or a handcrafted item that will remind you of the Brocéliande scenography, the Gate of Secrets.
Opening hours : the shop is open during the same hours as the scenographic path.
Freely accessible, even without a ticket for the visit


Would you like to organise a group visit?
Schools, leisure centres, associations, groups of friends… Brocéliande, la Porte des Secrets offers group visits tailored to your needs, with a private time slot, tailor-made mediation and preferential rates. It’s also possible to complement the visit with creative workshops for children, such as pottery, for an even more unforgettable experience.
