Musée de la gare de Guiscriff
Museum in the former Guiscriff railway station, telling the story of the Réseau Breton, the narrow-gauge railway of central Brittany.
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About the museum
The Guiscriff station museum is devoted to the memory of Breton railway workers and to the history of the Réseau Breton. In 1885 the Compagnie des chemins de fer de l’Ouest obtained permission to build a metre-gauge network from Carhaix, soon nicknamed the “star of Carhaix”. The lines were built from 1891 to 1925, and the network reached 427 km, making it the largest secondary network in France.
The railway lifted central Brittany out of its isolation: it made it easier to transport goods and to travel to fairs and markets. Decline set in from the mid-20th century, in the face of competition from road transport and the standard-gauge network. Today only one line of the Réseau Breton remains, between Carhaix, Guingamp and Paimpol.
The former Guiscriff station was renovated in 2009. It is owned by Roi Morvan Communauté and run by the association Ar Marc’h Du. The visit presents the railway workers’ trades and tools, rolling stock, freight traffic and life in central Brittany from the 19th to the 21st century, with audio testimonies, interactive kiosks, archive films and games. The site, on the voie verte no. 7 between Roscoff and Concarneau, also offers a café, an escape game, bicycle hire and accommodation in a 1926 sleeping car.
Highlights
- History of the Réseau Breton, the largest secondary network in France in 1925
- Railway workers’ trades, rolling stock and freight traffic
- Audio testimonies, interactive kiosks and archive films
- Activity booklet for children and outdoor treasure hunt
- Escape game and accommodation in a 1926 PLM sleeping car
Permanent exhibition
- Le musée du Réseau Breton – Route through the history of the Breton narrow-gauge railway, the railway workers’ trades, the rolling stock and life in central Brittany, with audio testimonies, interactive kiosks and archive films.
- Operated by
- Association Ar Marc'h Du (bâtiment propriété de Roi Morvan Communauté)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Children & teens | €4free up to age 4 · Children aged 5 to 12: €4 with a visitor booklet included. Free for under-5s. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €5 per personAdult groups of 20 or more, guided tour of the museum (45 minutes): €5 per person. |
| Adult group – guided tour of the museum and outdoor areas (1 h) | €5.50Per person, from 20 people |
| Adult group – full visit: museum, outdoor areas and film (2 h) | €6Per person, from 20 people |
| Children’s group – guided tour of the museum (2 h) | €4Per child, from 20 children |
| Children’s group – visit of the museum and the educational farm (half day) | €7.50Per child |
| Children’s group – visit of the museum and the airfield | €8Per child, half day or full day, your choice |
| Group – museum visit and escape game session (2 h 30) | €8Per group of 8 |
Adult rate for a self-guided visit. The escape game “Le Secret du Cheval Noir” is accessible all year round by reservation (3 to 6 players, from age 8).
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Playful visit booklet, outdoor treasure hunt suited to age, sensory trail, play area “Guiscriff Express”, escape game from age 8 (version for 6–12-year-olds) and events during the year (Easter egg hunt, summer activity, Christmas show).
Getting there & parking
The station is at 117 rue de la Gare, along the voie verte no. 7 linking Roscoff to Concarneau; bicycles can be hired on site.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café de la Gare with hot and cold drinks and treats; a library on the history of the Réseau Breton, open access; a shop selling games, souvenirs and local products. Bicycle hire, a natural campsite, and accommodation in a 1926 sleeping car on site.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Self-guided visit with a playful booklet for children (questions, puzzles, colouring), followed by an outdoor treasure hunt suited to age. Guided visits for groups. A virtual tour of the museum is available on the website. |
