Pont-Aven

Pont-Aven

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Evoking Pont-Aven is call:

A bustling city, full of charm in the hollow of the green valley of Aven. It is "Bro Goz Milinou ar" an old country mill. Since the Middle Ages, a popular saying is true "Pont-Aven, City Marquee, 14 mills, 15 houses.

A marina at the bottom of the estuary, where sea air meets the light of the campaign. Since the late Middle Ages, the port of Pont-Aven is a stop for traders of wines, salt, cereals, potatoes and granite. Today, a small sheltered harbor at the bottom of the estuary, it has become a tourist stop.

A village whose colorful face painting is the focal point. It is "Baradoz year Arzou" artist's paradise. City of painters since 1865, Pont-Aven is inseparable from the story of Paul Gauguin and his friends. Featuring a museum, artist studios municipal, school of Fine Arts, a center for contemporary art and many private places of exposure, is firmly rooted in Pont-Aven his painting vocation.

Immediately recognizable by their delicacy and their unique taste, the cakes that are part of the culinary heritage of Pont-Aven. Since 1890, the chips and cookies are the pleasures of gourmet biscuits and two ancestral perpetuate the culinary tradition.

• Guided tour of the city: for individuals, from Easter to September, on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11am. Start with 4 adults minimum reservation.
• Museum of Fine Arts: free visit from February to December, from 10am to 12.30pm and from 14h to 18h.
• Initiation art with a painter: Saturdays of holiday weekends and school holidays, material provided, from 14.30 to 17.30. By reservation only, and the number of registered.
• Free visit to the chapel Trémalo: daily all year from 10am to 17h
• Cruise commented on the Aven: April to September - depending on the tide times.
• Path "From Gauguin No": 3 channels 1h at 2:30 to discover the scene painted by Paul Gauguin itineraries available free brochure; career studded with street furniture reproductions of paintings and comments??
• Visit the international center of contemporary art.
• Library, Internet area, canoe / kayak, canoe, sampans, horse riding, karting, river fishing, tennis, nature with output, leaving the GR 34 along the Aven.

• Weekly markets: large market on Tuesday morning. Food Market, Saturday mornings.
• Feast of Tabernacles: 2nd Sunday of June, in Kerevennou Nizon.
• Gorse Blossom Festival: 1st Sunday of August: Mass Breton parade with Celtic and bagadoù circles, dances and music from Brittany, Fest Noz ....
• Festivities Nizon: last Sunday of September.

Nearby: sailing, golf, floral park, beaches, swimming pool, cinema ...

Market day on port		Rue du port, bridge and church Pont-Aven
Promenade du Bois d'Amour		Chapel Kergornet
The chaos of the Aven		Gardens Excelmans on port
Moulin du Grand Poulguin		Old rigs docked in the port of Pont-Aven
Boating on the Aven		Cap and collar of the costume Pont-Aven
The cakes Pont-Aven

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 9°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 8°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 9°C

L'Orée de l'Océan     9.7 Concarneau In the campaign Concarneau, joelle michel and the robber are pleased to welcome you in their farmhouse of 1881 completely renovated Guest rooms offer you comfort and tanquilité. Ground... Located 5.6 km from Pont-Aven 53 € the double room

Le petit manoir de Kériolet     9.8 Concarneau One of the most beautiful stories of Concarneau is that of an exiled Russian princess in the castle of love Keriolet. In the outbuildings we renovated hunting lodge and 4 cottages of... Located 12.9 km from Pont-Aven From 80 € to 95 € the double room

Au Vieux Moulin     8.2 Clohars-Carnoët Anne Lymes thierry welcome you at the farm kerguilan. It was at the seaside in the Finistère-clohars carnoet. You love the beach and water sports, ballads, visits. Come and enjoy nature... Located 15.2 km from Pont-Aven From 55 € to 60 € the double room

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Apartment for 4 persons   9.5 Pont-Aven New apartment. Comfortable. Sunny all day. Very quiet. Near the city center (300 meters) and supermarket (100 meters). Located in Pont-Aven From 380 € to 450 € per week

Ravissante chaumière Riec-sur-Belon Delightful cottage situated between the rivers of the Aven and Belon, near Pont-Aven. Beautiful garden. Calme. Located 3.9 km from Pont-Aven From 600 € to 800 € per week

Le gîte de Kerherou Moëlan-sur-Mer The cottage Kerherou: An authentic penn-ti Breton located 1.5 km from the sea in the countryside, the Crossroads hollow. Character cottage for 4 people and 1 baby. Clévacances 3 keys.... Located 7.7 km from Pont-Aven From 295 € to 555 € per week

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Camping Le saint nicolas   Névez Set in the quiet surroundings of a wooded, lust countryside spanning 3.5 hectares, just 200 m from the beach and the seafront, coloured by a family atmosphere, Le Saint Nicolas accommodates... Located 5.7 km from Pont-Aven From 16 € to 27 € per day

Camping des chaumieres   Névez Nestled in a green, camping huts is an excellent stop for exploring the sights of the south brittany.. The campsite is situated at the entrance of a small village of thatched cottages,... Located 7 km from Pont-Aven From 15.20 € to 16.90 € per day

Camping du Vieux Verger - Ty Noul     9.2 Névez The charm of a small family site, genuine, calm and friendly situated between the sandy beaches and green countryside.  The Old Orchard offers spacious pitches, flat and delineated... Located 8 km from Pont-Aven From 13.70 € to 18 € per day

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Le Domaine de Pont Aven Art Gallery Resort      8 Pont-Aven This 4-star residence features a seasonal heated indoor pool, hot tub and sauna. It is located in the picturesque village of Pont Aven in Brittany, 15 km from Quimperlé Train Station.... Located in Pont-Aven Room from 77 €

La Chaumière Roz-Aven      8.8 Pont-Aven La Chaymiere Roz-Aven is located in Pont-Aven on the banks of the Aven River. This 16th-century thatched cottage is offers individually-decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Rooms... Located in Pont-Aven Room from 64 €

Les Ajoncs D'or      8.2 Pont-Aven Located inland south of Brittany, Les Ajoncs D’or sits in the heart of Pont-Aven. It offers rooms with cable TV and free Wi-Fi access. Many famous painters lived in Pont-Aven, including... Located in Pont-Aven Room from 59 €

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