Abbaye de Bon-Repos
Aurelie Stapf – porteurdesonge.com
Abbaye de Bon Repos
Aurelie Stapf – porteurdesonge.com

The Abbey of Bon-Repos

On the banks of the Nantes-Brest Canal, the Cistercian Abbey of Bon-Repos stands majestically, overlooking the surrounding area and the nearby Quénécan forest. To visit this historic site, take the Rostrenen - Mur de Bretagne cycle route of La Vélodyssée.

Founded in the 12th century, Bon-Repos Abbey flourished before slowly falling into ruin.

Run by a dynamic team, the Abbey is a haven for young and old alike:

  • ry the touchscreen tablets reconstructing the Abbey in the 18th century,
  • try the immersive video,
  • or come and enjoy the contemporary art exhibitions.

The abbey's doors are open from April 1st to October 31st and in late December-early January for the Christmas at Bon-Repos event.

Every summer, at nightfall, Bon Repos Abbey becomes the setting for a few evenings of a reenactment retracing the history of Central Brittany, with a sound and light show featuring 400 performers. Not to be missed!

See the Abbey's website

Idée séjour à vélo autour de l'Abbaye sur La Vélodyssée

Cycling trip idea around the Abbey on La Vélodyssée

This safe, low-elevation route along the towpath of the Nantes-Brest Canal is ideal! It will delight nature and heritage lovers... with panoramic views, a nature reserve, flower-filled villages, an abbey, a lake...

5 days by bike in the heart of Brittany

Tailor-made itineraries

Tailor-made itineraries

Rostrenen / Mûr-de-Bretagne

4 Rostrenen / Mûr-de-Bretagne

30 km
2 h 01 min
I cycle often
At the heart of the Guerlédan-Argoat Country is a steep sided valley where the Blavet winds through the woods until it reaches Gouarec. The Coat Natous double lock in the middle of this stage of La Vélodyssée provides an ideal resting point.Two of the highlights of this stage are the beautiful Cistercian Abbey of Bon-Repos and Brittany’s largest lake, the magnificent Lac de Guerlédan: the perfect place to stop for a swim and sunbathe! This varied leg of the trail follows a towpath, a short stretch of coastal route and the greenway.