Our Lady of Timadeuc Abbey
Bréhan Morbihan Founded in 1841
Our Lady of Timadeuc Abbey, a Trappist abbey of the Cistercian Order, is located in the commune of Bréhan, in central Brittany, between Pontivy and Josselin in the Morbihan department. Founded in 1841 by three monks from the Soligny Trappist monastery to restore monastic life that had disappeared during the Revolution, it is home to a community that follows the Rule of Saint Benedict. According to the motto "Ora et Labora," the brothers divide their day between prayer, community life, and work, producing notably their renowned fruit jellies and cheeses, the Trappe and the Timanoix.
Nestled in a green setting at the crossroads of the GR 37 hiking trail, a Camino de Santiago route, and the Nantes-to-Brest canal, the abbey welcomes individuals and groups for restorative and authentic stays, in the heart of an unspoiled Breton countryside ideal for walking and cycling.
What awaits you
Practical information
Offices
Seven offices mark the rhythm of the day, from 4:15 a.m. (Vigils) to 8:05 p.m. (Compline). Guests are free to attend. The church is renowned for its exceptional acoustics, well suited to Gregorian chant.
Group accommodation
The "Maison Saint-Julien," located outside the enclosure but adjacent to the monastery, can accommodate up to 29 people. It has two dormitories, a room for the group leader, a fully equipped kitchen (guests must bring their own food), and a meeting room. A large outdoor area can host Scout camps.
Meals
Meals are not provided. A fully equipped kitchen is available to guests, who must bring their own food.
Surroundings
The abbey sits in the heart of the Brittany countryside, at the crossroads of the GR 37 trail, a Camino de Santiago route, and the Nantes-Brest canal (a 5-minute walk away). Ideal for hiking and cycling.
Getting there
From Rennes train station, take bus 12A toward Loudéac (19 km) or toward Pontivy via line L197, get off at Pont-Hamon
From Loudéac via the D41 then D11, or from Josselin via D278 then D2
Along the 360 km of banks of the Nantes-to-Brest Canal