Activities & Excursions
Pont-Aven, the city of painters
Tourism
Discovering art
Pont-Aven, an open-air workshop
Since the 19th century, Pont-Aven has attracted artists in search of light, nature, and poetry. In the narrow streets, galleries and studios bear witness to a creative effervescence that is still alive today. Painters, sculptors, glassmakers, and ceramists exhibit their works here, reviving the bohemian spirit of Gauguin and the Nabis. Strolling through the city of painters is like following in the footsteps of a vibrant history that continues to inspire on a daily basis.
Destination
A gallery village where you can meet the creators
As you stroll through the streets, each shop window reveals a world unto itself, each studio an encounter. Here, you can chat with artists, discover their techniques, their pigments, their influences. Pont-Aven is home to one of the highest concentrations of galleries in Brittany, offering a unique diversity of styles and perspectives. An enriching artistic stroll, ideal for feeding your imagination or finding a unique piece.
The Aven
Walks along the Aven
Let yourself be guided by the river and its poetic landscapes, an eternal source of inspiration for artists and travelers.
Concarneau
Concarneau
Discover an iconic maritime city, nestled between ramparts, the ocean, and the living heritage of southern Brittany.
Glénan
Glénan Archipelago
Set sail for a Breton paradise with turquoise waters, an unspoiled archipelago that invites you to get away from it all and contemplate.
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