In the very heart of theArmorique Regional Natural Park, the Huelgoat forest and its curious chaos of rocks, witnesses of the turbulent geological history of Central Brittany, continue to fascinate the visitors that set foot into this stunning forest. Is it not bearing the devil's cave, only passage to hell? The silver river juts out of the lake into the forest, and legend has it that travellers, as a last chance, would be offered sweet, strong drinks in each of the 99 inns dotting his way. Mind the drunkenness: only the sober will find his way back and save his soul!

 A kingdom of legends
As the western remnant of the vast forest that once covered the whole surface of Brittany, Huelgoat (upper forest in breton language), is the guardian of the celtic imaginary and fantastic world, in the same way as the Paimpont forest. The Artus' cave and the Artus' camp refer to the famous King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The mysterious and seizing atmosphere that reigns in the Huelgoat forest has inspired many artists and writers: Charles le Goffic, Paul Sérusier, Maurice Denis and Victor Segalen have been charmed by this fascinating forest of majestic oak and  beech trees, with giant blocks of granite covered in moss piling up at their feet.

 A forest of immoderation
The strange play of the sunlight through entangled branches and granitic outcrops suggests a world filled with fairies and giants. This forest is a world apart where even a child can rock the Trembling Stone, a block of over a hundred kilos, if only it finds the one spot capable of throwing the colossus off balance. The Huelgoat forest, crossroad of many Roman ways out of the Monts d'Arrée,  spreads over more than 600 hectares and boasts great hiking areas with numerous well-designed paths. Whether you be on foot, by bike or on horse-back, you'll always find the magic of this mysterious forest charms you.

Arboretum of Huelgoal: www.arboretum-huelgoat.com/
Webside of the Armoric regional natural park: http://pnr-armorique.fr