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From the end of the 19th century, the “City of Painters” was the favorite of the young American painter Henry Bacon, who discovered this village by chance when stopping on the stagecoach that was taking him to Concarneau. Under the spell, he told his friends: “it is the prettiest village in France that I had seen so far, with its strange bridge over a fast river, which turns several water wheels. picturesque and goes towards the sea, at a short distance “.<\/p>\n
Then twenty years later, Paul Gauguin, who had come to move away from Paris, drew new inspiration there and became the leader of the Pont Aven school.<\/p>\n
Even today, walk along the Aven in the footsteps of these painters, you will find art galleries, but also designer shops.<\/p>\n
Find on the map below the essential of Pont-Aven:<\/p>\n
To discover the history of the “school of Pont Aven” and its painters, go to the museum of Pont Aven<\/a>, which was renovated in 2018. It will appeal to all ages and will allow you to travel in the world of painters and other artists of Pont-Aven. Count 1h30 of visit. Free for under 18s.<\/p>\n The Bois d’Amour is ideal for a quiet stroll, far from the stores in the center of Pont Aven. Along the Aven, in the heart of the forest, you will find the magical atmosphere of the Breton forests, and look for traces of old mills that line the Aven . The tourist office offers a 45 min circuit easily accessible<\/a> to taste the beauty of the place. Hikers will find on the site Visiorando<\/a> an easy circuit of about 10km.<\/p>\n Accessible on foot via the “Bois d’Amour path”, this private chapel belongs to the Villemarqu\u00e9 de Cornouaille family, which maintains and restores this magnificent site. It contains several treasures, the most famous of which is the yellow Christ which inspired the famous painting by Paul Gauguin. Now housed at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, USA, it is a major work of Symbolism<\/a>. It’s impossible to go to Pont Aven without strolling along its charming marina, perfect for a little digestive walk after the meal! And if you want to take an original little excursion The stars of Aven Belon<\/a> offer you a 1h15 cruise from Pont Aven to the sea, ideal for families. This commented cruise will allow you to discover the incredible maritime past of this river while admiring the landscape and the changing lights over the water.<\/p>\n Named after a Breton poet, the promenade Xavier Grall,<\/a> is a short walk of 10-15min which invites you to stroll along the water’s edge and allows you to admire pretty views over the Aven. It is a place accessible to strollers and wheelchairs, ideal for taking beautiful photos.<\/p>\n Brittany’s oldest folk festival takes place every year from August 1 to 3. Come and admire the traditional costumes and take part in a Fest Noz!<\/p>\n Aven Parc<\/a> is a must-see place for children in the region. You will find an educational farm there, but also many games (trampoline, hanging nets, wooden games, slides, etc.) and a labyrinth with shows and actors for family fun. Thematic events are scheduled throughout the year and renewed each year.<\/p>\n – Free parking without time limit: Bel Air car park, Quai Brizeux, Pontic Malo car park, Belle Ang\u00e8le car park<\/p>\n – Free parking but for a limited time in the heart of the city. The parking disc is compulsory.<\/p>\n You can download the parking plan<\/a> on the Pont Aven Tourist Office website.<\/p>\n Only 15 minutes away by car, don’t miss the beach of Port Manech and the cove of Rospico in Nevez<\/a>. A superb ballad awaits you there.<\/p>\n A little further west, 20 minutes away, you can visit the walled city of Concarneau<\/a> and stroll through its shopping streets.<\/p>\n Community tourism office: https:\/\/www.deconcarneauapontaven.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n 4* campsite with direct access to the beach between Fouesnant and Concarneau.<\/p>\nThe Love Wood<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nThe chapel of Tr\u00e9malo<\/h3>\n
\nThere is an exhibition of ten panels tracing the painter’s art and life.
\nIf you’re not very sporty, or have young children in tow, you can also drive to the chapel. On leaving the chapel, you can take a few steps in the beech alley to enjoy the surrounding nature.
\nThe chapel is open daily from 10am to 5pm from October to June and
\nfrom 10am to 6pm from July to September.<\/p>\nThe marina<\/h3>\n
The walk of Xavier Grall<\/h3>\n
The Gorse Flower Festival<\/h2>\n
For a day of games with the children<\/h2>\n
Park in Pont Aven<\/h2>\n
Visits around Pont-Aven<\/h2>\n
Useful link<\/h3>\n
Book your holidays in southern Finist\u00e8re!<\/h4>\n