Village de Poul-Fetan

The Basics

Visitors to Poul-Fetan—a recreation of a historic town in Brittany—can step back in time to the year 1850 and see what traditional life was like in the region. Watch the villagers perform daily tasks, take part in traditional Breton games, sample homemade butter and bread cooked in a wood-fired oven, watch demonstrations of wool spinning and pottery, and help feed the farm animals at this family-friendly spot.

Things to Know Before You Go

• Tours are in French and most of the villagers speak French only, but English-language booklets and audio guides are available.

• Plan at least a half-day visit, as there is plenty to see and do.

• Family tickets are available, and children under 4 are free.

• There is a restaurant where you can sample Breton specialties such as galettes (savory pancakes) and a gift shop selling typical Breton foods and crafts. Picnic areas are also available.

• The village is outdoors, so bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

• The village itself is wheelchair-accessible, but access to the traditional buildings is limited.

How to Get There

Poul-Fetan is located just south of the village of Quistinic, about a 1.5-hour drive from Rennes. There is no public transportation to the park.

When to Get There

The village is open from April through September. Guided tours take place from around 11am, while activities and demonstrations are held throughout the afternoon, so it’s best to arrive in the late morning and stick around for a while.

Family Attractions Around Brittany

The Village de Poul-Fetan is one of a number of options for a family day out around Brittany. Learn about the area’s medieval history at the Château de Fougères, enjoy star-gazing at the Planétarium de Bretagne, or catch the ferry from Roscoff to Batz Island. For animal lovers, there’s also the Océanopolis aquarium in Brest, home to sharks, seals, and penguins; and the Zoo de Trégomeur, which has everything from tigers to gibbons to red pandas.