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Wolf Museum, Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec
Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec · Finistère
In the heart of the Monts d’Arrée, a museum entirely devoted to the wolf: biology, history, beliefs, tales, mounted specimens and interactive areas. A place especially well suited to families.
- Suggested time
- 1 h 15 to 1 h 30
- Type of place
- Museum of natural history, history and culture devoted to the wolf
- Atmosphere
- Family-friendly and educational, between natural science, Breton stories and the wolf of the imagination
- Getting there
- 3 rue du Calvaire, 29410 Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec, in the Monts d’Arrée. Do not confuse Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec with Saint-Thégonnec.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 2/10
- Reduced mobility
- 7/10
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About
The Wolf Museum is in Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec, in the Monts d’Arrée. Its subject makes it rare in France: the whole route is devoted to the wolf, its biology, its behaviour, its history with human societies and its place in tales and beliefs. The permanent areas show mounted specimens, a reconstructed den and information on anatomy, diet, pack life and communication. Interactive displays help you separate scientific observation from the often highly charged images that surround the animal. An important part is devoted to the history of the wolf in Brittany. The Monts d’Arrée and the surrounding countryside have kept many stories, place names and memories of its past presence. The museum shows how fear, hunting, changing landscapes and eradication policies altered relations between people and wolves. Tales, legends and popular sayings complement the zoology. The wolf of Little Red Riding Hood, werewolf stories and local beliefs are put in context. This blend of science and imagination works particularly well with children. The museum offers a yearly programme of workshops, guided tours and temporary exhibitions. In July and August, it is open every afternoon; the rest of the year, it is much more seasonal. From mid-April to early November, it opens on Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm, and on certain event days during the school holidays. In 2026, prices were €5 for adults, €4 for ages 7 to 11 and free for under-7s.
What you will see
- A museum entirely devoted to the wolf.
- Mounted specimens and a reconstructed den.
- Explanations of the pack, diet and communication.
- The history of the wolf in the Monts d’Arrée.
- Relations between people and wolves through the centuries.
- Tales and legends set against scientific knowledge.
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- Interactive displays designed for families.
- Workshops for young visitors and guided tours during the holidays.
- A rich summer programme around the animal.
- An unusual visit to combine with a day in the Monts d’Arrée.
Practical information
- Address
- 3 rue du Calvaire, 29410 Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec
- Pets
- Ask the museum about its policy on visitors’ dogs.
- Accessibility
- Contact the museum before your visit.
Tips on the spot
- From mid-April to early November, the museum opens regularly on Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm.
- During the zone B school holidays, it also opens on certain event days only.
- In July and August, it is open every day from 2 pm to 6 pm.
- 2026 prices: adults €5, children aged 7 to 11 €4, free for under-7s.
- Scheduled guided tours cost €5.50 for adults and €4.50 for children.
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- The ticket office usually closes at 5.30 pm, with the museum closing at 6 pm.
- Always check the calendar before you come outside July and August.
- With children, allow about 1 h 15 and leave time for the interactive displays.
- Round off the visit with a walk in the Monts d’Arrée to place the wolf’s story in its landscape.
- Groups are welcome all year by booking.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Wolf Museum?
At 3 rue du Calvaire in Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec, in the Monts d’Arrée.
Is it in Saint-Thégonnec?
No. Make sure you go to Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec, a separate town.
When is the museum open?
Every afternoon in July and August; from mid-April to early November, on Sunday afternoons and certain event days during the holidays.
How much does it cost?
In 2026, €5 for adults, €4 for ages 7 to 11 and free for under-7s.
What can I see in the museum?
Mounted specimens, a reconstructed den and areas on the biology, history and cultural images of the wolf.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. The interactive displays, the den and the tales make it a very family-friendly museum.
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