Le Cârouj, Heritage theme park in Monterfil, France
Le Cârouj is a heritage park near Monterfil that displays more than 60 traditional games from Brittany, including boules, tug-of-war, and regional variations of skittles. The grounds feature open grass areas and simple facilities where visitors can actually try these games under guidance.
The park was established roughly 30 years ago to preserve Breton gaming traditions that were fading from everyday life. Its creation marked an effort to document and keep alive the regional pastimes that generations had enjoyed.
The name comes from Breton language traditions, connecting the place to regional games that locals have passed down through generations. You can watch how people engage with these pastimes and see how they form part of everyday leisure in this corner of Brittany.
The park opens seasonally from spring through fall, with weekend access and longer hours during school holidays and summer months. Plan your visit on a dry day since most game areas are on grass and can become muddy after rain.
Staff members run organized game sessions where they teach visitors the rules and techniques of these traditional pastimes rather than leaving people to figure things out alone. This hands-on teaching approach helps both children and adults learn and enjoy the games properly.
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