Campground near Pont-Aven
Discover Pont-Aven: the “City of Painters”
Pont-Aven is a haven for many painters… Gauguin, Sérusier, Filiger—these names are surely familiar to you. Famous 19th-century painters, these artists all studied at the Pont-Aven School of Painting, with Gauguin eventually becoming its master. Just 25 minutes from Le Kergariou campground, take the opportunity to explore this charming town—you’ll be captivated by its many attractions.
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Your stay at our campground near Pont-Aven
Make the most of your stay at our campground to visit “Pont-Aven, City of Painters,” also known as “Pont-Aven, a renowned town with 14 mills and 15 houses.” You’ll also be charmed by its picturesque harbor. With its scenic landscapes, historic sites, culinary delights, mills, and boat rides, Pont-Aven offers a truly idyllic setting for a family day out.
Visiting Pont-Aven will keep you busy for a whole day. Staying at our campground will allow you to explore the heritage of Cornouaille and discover some of the gems that make Brittany—and southern Finistère in particular—a must-see destination. Let yourself be charmed by this lovely town and set out from Le Kergariou campground for a day or two.
What Awaits You in Pont-Aven
As you follow the Aven River, discover the port of Pont-Aven, which was once one of the most important ports in Cornouaille. Today, you’ll see motorboats and sailboats there; it’s also the departure point for excursions on the Aven-Belon speedboats. Throughout these excursions, you’ll enjoy the scenery and admire the magnificent thatched-roof houses. At low tide, you might even spot Gargantua’s clog, a large rock shaped like a giant’s shoe.
Just a few kilometers from Pont-Aven, be sure to visit the charming and picturesque town of Concarneau and its famous walled city. If you head south from Pont-Aven, be sure to visit the town of Nevez and its two villages with thatched-roof houses, Kerascoët and Kercanic.
Your vacation in the city of painters
Pont-Aven is a mecca for French painting, and the School of Painters is an iconic site that has become the Pont-Aven Museum. Don’t be surprised if, while strolling around, you come across painters inspired by the beauty of the landscapes.
To discover the places that inspired the painters, the Pont-Aven tourist office offers a map featuring four walking tours ranging from 30 minutes to one hour. Pont-Aven is truly a special destination for art lovers, and has inspired many an artist!
Visit Pont-Aven and its mills
But even before the painters, it was the mills that made the town famous. It’s no coincidence that a saying goes, “Pont-Aven, a town of renown, 14 mills and 15 houses.” Indeed, the power of the Aven River once drove the mill wheels. A few remnants remain, such as the Grand Poulguin Mill, the Rosmadec Mill, the Neuf Mill, Ty Meur, and the Pénanros Mill (which is still in operation).
The Bois d’Amour, on the hills above Pont-Aven, is a haven of peace where the sound of flowing water blends with the rustling of leaves and the songs of birds, bringing this timeless place to life. Just a stone’s throw from downtown, this wooded area has long been a major source of inspiration for painters.
Don’t forget to pick up some souvenirs from Pont-Aven during your stroll, especially the famous Pont-Aven galettes from the bakery of your choice: Traou Mad, Biscuiterie Penven, or Biscuiterie de Pont-Aven.