Pont Aven (Finistère)

Visited by painters since 1860, Pont Aven rose to prominence in 1886 with the creation of the Pont-Aven School around Gauguin, Bernard, Sérusier, etc.

Stroll around the Bois d’Amour (Lover’s wood), the harbour, wander along the wash-houses and 14 windmills, ending your walk with a gourmet break to enjoy a famous Breton pancake and other local delights.

Places to visit:

• The museum of fine art
• The contemporary arts centre
• The artist galleries and workshops
• The tour of places that inspired the painters
• Trémalo Chapel (16th Century) and The Yellow Christ
• The Calvary at Nizon
• Sightseeing cruises on the Aven River
• Guided tours of the town, museum and biscuit factories.
• Access to the GR34 coastal path

For more information: www.pontaven.com