Discover Jugon-Les-Lacs
A little town of character
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Located in a small valley, on the shore of a beautiful 4km-long lake, Jugon-les-Lacs is like an oasis in the middle of an ocean of greenery.
Its architectural heritage, granite mansions and central square, testify to the proud history of Jugon, which used to be a fortified town in the Penthièvre (area around Lamballe) at the time of the Dukes of Brittany.
Don’t be mistaken by the apparent calm of this town; Jugon held a strategic role in the History of Brittany.
The lakes
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Bordered to the north and south by two lakes, the ‘Little Town of Character’ of Jugon is like a pearl in a sea of greenery. In past years a fundamental part of the town’s defence system, the 70 hectares (170 acres) of Jugon Lake are today a central feature of its tourist and leisure appeal. To the north, the Arguenon Lake, with its 200 ha (500 acres) has a wilder and more majestic aspect, which delights visitors and hikers who venture onto its pathways. Whichever of the two lakes they choose, nature lovers will find something to suit them, with water sports and fishing, cycling and hiking paths.
History of the town
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The whole history of Jugon has been determined by the importance of water. It used to be a fundamental means of defence, but today it is the heart of tourism and leisure activities. One of the town’s streams, formerly called the “Jugon”, gave its name to the town.
