Le Tertre de Brandefert

In the heart of Brittany, the Tertre de Brandefert is a 96-hectare protected natural site, supplying the Plancoët mineral spring. Renowned for its exceptional biodiversity, the site has been described as an "exceptional island of ordinary biodiversity", and is home to 795 animal species. Since 2009, researchers from the University of Rennes, in collaboration with the commune of Plancoët and the Eau Minérale Naturelle de Plancoët company, have been carrying out an in-depth study to preserve and enhance this unique ecosystem.

How to get there

To get to Tertre de Brandefert, head for avenue de Sassay in Plancoët, where there is a parking lot opposite the Plancoët water bottling plant.

Practical information

From the parking lot, educational panels provide information on the local flora and fauna, allowing you to discover the natural riches of the tertre while learning at the same time.

Advice for visitors

Let yourself be carried away by the path leading to the former quarry, a peaceful place where meadows, woods and waterholes make up an enchanting natural setting. This trail is ideal for nature lovers in search of tranquillity.