Discover Jugon-Les-Lacs

Jugon-Les-Lacs is a Petite Cité de Caractère®, framed by two lakes. The town offers several different points of interest to help you plan your trip: the shores of Étang de Jugon, historic buildings and activities on the water. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Jugon-Les-Lacs, you can first consider whether wildlife watching, hiking, leisure activities or local history matters most to you.

Lakes and nature

Étang de Jugon covers 70 hectares and is now at the heart of tourism and leisure activities in the town. The water is used for leisure, recreation and fishing. The lake therefore shapes not only the landscape, but also the way nature and leisure interests come together in Jugon-Les-Lacs.

In daylight, you can spot dragonflies, grey herons, mallards, kingfishers, otters, eels, pike and carp on the shores of Étang de Jugon. These animals include insects, birds, fish and mammals. Anyone interested in wildlife by the water will find a distinctive perspective on the Étang’s surroundings here.

Hiking and activities on the water

The moderately difficult Tour du Lac de Jugon circular trail is 17 kilometres long and takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes to walk. This approximate duration helps you estimate the time needed for a longer hike. Route details may change seasonally when the footbridge is in use. So check the latest route information before setting out.

The Sports Nature centre offers a varied programme of activities, including mountain biking and e-bikes, as well as sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, pedal boating and rowing. Archery, tree climbing and orienteering are also available. Since some activities may be seasonal, it is advisable to check their availability before your arrival.

The Maison Pêche et Nature des Côtes d’Armor has a permanent exhibition about aquatic habitats, set around a real fish ladder. There are also tracking games along the pond shore or in the forest, first fishing experiences for children and lure fishing for predatory fish. Identifying and preparing edible wild plants is another activity on offer. Programmes may vary seasonally.

Buildings from different centuries

Several buildings give the townscape a historic dimension. The Maison de la Tête Noire is a half-timbered house dating from the 16th century. The Hôtel Sevoy was built in 1634 for Jean Sevoy by Maître Charles Lebec and is partly listed as a historic monument. The church of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Étienne offers another perspective on the past, with a history spanning the 14th, 17th and 19th centuries.

The church is open only as part of guided tours; access may vary seasonally. Check tour dates before your visit. The history of the castle reaches further back: in the 11th century, it was built on a rocky promontory between the Arguenon to the west and the Jugon to the east. The half-timbered house, Hôtel Sevoy, church and castle thus represent very different periods.

Weekly market and crafts

The weekly market takes place on Friday mornings at Place du Martray. From 15 June to 15 September, it runs from 8 am to 1 pm; at other times of the year, the market starts at 8:30 am and also ends at 1 pm. Local produce is available, including vegetables, fruit, cheese, fish, seafood, galettes, honey and aromatic herbs. The products on offer may vary depending on the season and the market stall.

Also at 10 place du Martray, Arti Z’Artistes showcases unique creations by craftspeople. This craft-focused offering complements a visit to the market and historic buildings. Check the relevant opening arrangements before visiting. The different themes—lake, activities, history and market—can help you decide whether Jugon-Les-Lacs is a good fit for what interests you most during your stay.

Discover more destinations: Plounévez-Quintin, Saint-Julien, Plumaudan, Pontrieux, Saint-André-Des-Eaux, Ploubazlanec, Callac, Gausson

For the overview of the wider area: Côtes-D’armor.