# Château de Comper and the Centre de l'Imaginaire Arthurien

What to do en Brocéliande Forest · Brocéliande Forest

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/france/brittany/broceliande-forest/things-to-do/chateau-de-comper · Revisado: 2026-11-11

- Duración: 1 h 30
- Temporada: April to October

A castle on a lake in Concoret, Vivian's home in the legend, with the Centre de l'Imaginaire Arthurien: open from April to October.

What it is
The Château de Comper is a castle on a lake in Concoret, on the northern edge of the Brocéliande forest, about 6 km from Paimpont. For Arthurian legend it is a key place: it was said to have been built by Dionas, Vivian's father, and at the bottom of its lake the Lady of the Lake raised Lancelot in a crystal palace. Today it houses the Centre de l'Imaginaire Arthurien, a cultural centre devoted to the legends of King Arthur and to Celtic culture.
What you see

The castle and the lake. The building is reflected in the water, and from the park you get the view you associate with the legends of Vivian and Lancelot.
The exhibitions. Every year the centre puts on an exhibition about Arthurian culture, with texts, images and works of art, and another, larger, seasonal exhibition.
The bookshop and the screening room, with books and films for all ages about the legends.
The park and the forest paths, which storytelling guides lead you along on narrated visits, some designed for children.

Season and price
The centre schedules its activity from April to October: that is when it opens its exhibitions and organises shows. Outside those months do not count on being able to go in. Entry is paid. Neither the hours nor the 2027 rates were published in the sources we were able to consult: check them on the Centre de l'Imaginaire Arthurien website before going or ask at the Paimpont tourist office (02 99 07 84 23).
Festivals and shows
Throughout the season the centre holds several events: Beltane in spring, the Pendragon medieval fantasy festival in summer and a week of Samhain at the end of the season. The tourist office also highlights the Pentecôte du Roi Arthur and the Rencontres de l'Imaginaire. Dates appear in the Destination Brocéliande events calendar.
Getting there
From Paimpont it is about 6 km by road, under ten minutes by car. The address is Château de Comper, 56430 Concoret. For walking, the tourist office suggests the Comper circuit (no. 33), which starts from Concoret.
How long
An hour and a half for the park, the exhibition and the bookshop. If you join a narrated visit or coincide with a show, half a day.
With children
There are narrated walks designed for children, and the exhibitions and the bookshop have material for all ages. Prepare the story of Vivian, Merlin and Lancelot beforehand, as children enjoy it more if they arrive knowing who is who.
Combine the day
In the morning, the Paimpont Abbey and the Porte des Secrets; at midday, Comper; in the afternoon, the tomb of Merlin or the Barenton spring. For lunch, go back to Paimpont: the Crêperie La Fée Gourmande is on the edge of the pond.

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 48.0635, -2.1825

## Cerca de aquí

- [Paimpont Brocéliande Municipal Campsite](https://www.geocalia.com/en/france/brittany/broceliande-forest/where-to-stay/paimpont-municipal-campsite), a 4.4 km
- [Paimpont Abbey and Pond](https://www.geocalia.com/en/france/brittany/broceliande-forest/things-to-do/paimpont-abbey-and-pond), a 4.7 km
- [Crêperie La Fée Gourmande](https://www.geocalia.com/en/france/brittany/broceliande-forest/where-to-eat/creperie-la-fee-gourmande), a 4.8 km
- [Le Relais de Brocéliande](https://www.geocalia.com/en/france/brittany/broceliande-forest/where-to-stay/le-relais-de-broceliande), a 4.8 km
- [Restaurant of Le Relais de Brocéliande](https://www.geocalia.com/en/france/brittany/broceliande-forest/where-to-eat/restaurant-le-relais-de-broceliande), a 4.8 km
- [Merlin's Tomb](https://www.geocalia.com/en/france/brittany/broceliande-forest/things-to-do/merlins-tomb), a 5.1 km
- [Barenton Spring](https://www.geocalia.com/en/france/brittany/broceliande-forest/things-to-do/barenton-spring), a 5.5 km
- [Val sans Retour](https://www.geocalia.com/en/france/brittany/broceliande-forest/things-to-do/val-sans-retour), a 10.4 km

## Consejos

### Go between April and October
The centre's programme runs from April to October.

### Look for a narrated visit
Storytelling guides lead you through the park and the forest, with walks for children.

### Check the calendar first
Beltane, Pendragon and Samhain change the visit: decide whether you want to coincide with them or avoid them.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### When is the Château de Comper open?
The Centre de l'Imaginaire Arthurien runs from April to October. Check hours and rates on its website before going.

### What legend does Comper have?
It is said to have been built by Dionas, Vivian's father, and that in its lake the Lady of the Lake raised Lancelot.

### Is it far from Paimpont?
No. About 6 km by road, in Concoret, under ten minutes by car.

Destino: [Brocéliande Forest](https://www.geocalia.com/en/france/brittany/broceliande-forest.md)