Fontaine de Barenton
A legendary magical spring in the forest where Merlin met the Lady of the Lake, Viviane. Its bubbling water is believed to summon storms.
Fontaine de Barenton lies in a forest clearing in the northwest of the woods. In Arthurian legend, it is where Merlin first met Viviane, the Lady of the Lake. Medieval tales claim that pouring water on the slab beside the spring will summon a storm, and the bubbles rising from the bottom of the spring are still regarded as a symbol of magical power. It is about a 20-minute walk along a forest path from the parking area at Folle Pensée village. Entry is free. The route is simple, so you can combine it with the Tombeau de Merlin and the Val sans Retour on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Val sans Retour & Arbre d'Or
- Château de Trécesson
- Paimpont Abbey & Lake
- Château de Comper (Centre de l'Imaginaire Arthurien)
- Brocéliande Forest (Forêt de Paimpont)
- Tombeau de Merlin
- Bécherel, Cité du Livre
- Portes Mordelaises