ACCESS TO THE PARK

Getting to La Balade du Père Nicolas

La Balade du Père Nicolas is easy to reach, whether you come by car, train, coach or bicycle. Here you will find all the transport options you need to enjoy a day out in the countryside with family or friends.

How to get here by car?

The Parc de La Balade du Père Nicolas is easily accessible by car from several major cities in the west:

  • 45 minutes from Vannes
  • 1 hour 15 minutes from Nantes
  • 1½ hours from Rennes
  • 45 minutes from Lorient
  • 1½ hours from Saint-Brieuc

Park address:
Le Rohic – Saint-Nicolas-des-Eaux
56930 Pluméliau-Bieuzy

Route

  • From the expressway towards Pontivy, take the Pluméliau exit.
  • Head down towards Saint-Nicolas-des-Eaux
  • Turn left just before the bridge.
  • Then turn right at the second crossroads.
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Parking

Free parking is available at the park entrance for all visitors.

Come by bicycle

"Un cycliste en tenue sportive parcourant un sentier de randonnée forestière. Il porte un casque et un sac à dos, avançant sur un chemin bordé d'arbres et de verdure, évoquant une expérience immersive en pleine nature."

€1 discount for those arriving by bicycle!

Download cycle route

How to get here by train?

To reduce the environmental impact of your visit, take the train to La Balade du Père Nicolas.

Nearest stations:

  • Pontivy railway station, just 20 km from the park
  • Saint-Brieuc railway station 55 km away
  • Vannes railway station 60 km away
  • Lorient railway station 60 km away

Need a vehicle upon arrival? At the stations in Vannes and Lorient, you can hire a car via www.turo.com, a partner of SNCF.

Arrive differently with the Napoleon Express tourist train

Treat yourself to a unique and exotic experience by boarding the Napoleon Express. This tourist train offers a picturesque journey to Pontivy station.

Cette photo montre le train Napoléon Express serpenter à travers une campagne paisible. Le train, peint en rouge et blanc, suit une voie ferrée qui longe un plan d'eau calme, reflétant le paysage verdoyant des arbres denses sur les collines environnantes. C'est une journée ensoleillée avec un ciel clair, ce qui accentue les couleurs vives de la nature et du train lui-même.

How to get there by coach?

Getting to La Balade du Père Nicolas by public transport is easy thanks to the BreizhGo network.

BreizhGo Line 17:

Board line 17 towards Pluméliau from:

  • Pontivy
  • Baud
  • Lorient

Once you arrive in Pluméliau, you will only have a few kilometres left to travel to reach the park.

Need a taxi for the last leg of your journey?

Book in advance with one of our local partners:

  • Jégou Taxi: 02 97 51 80 95
  • Taxi Trebon : 02 97 51 91 57

A simple solution for a nature-filled, responsible getaway in the heart of Morbihan.

For real-time timetables and fares, visit www.breizhgo.bzh.

Practical information for your visit

  • Free car parks available to all visitors
  • Reserved spaces for disabled persons
  • Electric charging points available on site, compatible with ChargePoint – Download the app
  • Secure bicycle parking at the park entrance