Tourism in Pont-Aven

Visited by painters since 1860, Pont Aven achieved its fame in 1886 with the birth of the Pont Aven school, around Gauguin, Bernard Sérusier…

Stroll through the Bois d’Amour, along the harbour, stroll past wash houses and 14 mills, and end your stroll with a gourmet break to taste the famous galettes and other “lichouseries”.

Places to visit:

• the fine arts museum
• the contemporary art center
• galleries and artists’ studios
• a tour of the places that inspired the painters
• the Trémalo chapel (16th century) and its yellow Christ
• the calvary of Nizon
• guided cruises on the Aven
• guided tours of the town, museum and cookie factory.
• Coastal path access to GR34
• Further information: www.pontaven.com