Pont-Aven, a small village of character with theAven estuary running through it, is well known for the large number of painters who have stayed here, as well as for its galettes!
The city of painters
The fame of the many artists such as Paul Gauguin who lived in Pont-Aven gave rise to the village’s nickname: cité des peintres (city of painters). The Pont-Aven school also welcomed Mogëns Ballin, Émile Bernard, Ernest Ponthier de Chamaillard, Émile Dezaunay, Charles Filiger, Meyer de Haan, Émile Jourdan…
Les galettes!
How good are the galettes de Pont-Aven! A speciality of South Finistère in Brittany. In the center of Pont-Aven, you’ll find a number of cookie makers to delight your taste buds. Great gift ideas in the city of painters.
The markets
Tuesday: on the town hall square
Camping in Pont Aven
The town of Pont Aven is only 15 km from the Pointe du Cabellou and our campsite. Our campsite near Pont Aven is therefore a good alternative for a family vacation by the sea, while still being able to set off quickly and easily to discover this undeniably charming town.
