Centre Historique de Pont-Aven

Centre Historique de Pont-Aven

Centre Historique de Pont-Aven
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machinmad
Yaxley, UK2,508 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
This town is classified as one of Frances beau-villages. You have to park outside the town centre as it’s packed full of people in town. The walk down to the river only takes a few minutes and you get to see the old harbour buildings and wooden bridge. Pretty yes, but we seen better on our tour of Brittany.
Written 6 September 2023
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on_the_go_98765
Tucson18,350 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Our tour included transportation (not a pretty picture otherwise). We had the luxury of getting off a bus and hoofing it through this quaint town. And, my-oh-my, was the incoming traffic a thing of nightmares! This teeny little town (not even 3,000 people live here) was descended upon by a human swarm equal to the locust plagues.

We lived much of our lives in Laguna Beach, California and know a thing or two about locust hordes descending upon our solitude to do whatever it is tourists do. And they bring money.

However, this historic little town center is indeed charming in every possible sense of the word. Blessed by sunny skies and mild temperatures, this brief stop was nothing if not perfect.

What indeed, made it actually "historic"? I am still pondering that. Maybe traditional is a better "catch" phrase. The traditional granite and white washed buildings certainly deserve their kudos. Maybe it is the remembrance of the watermills and the role that played in the village history. Only 4 of them remain today (eye candy).

This was a destination for the art movement and Gauguin was a major instigator (and we will forever be thankful) in bringing this beauty to light. And he would, of course, know a thing or two about bringing beauty to light.

Just as a personal aside, do most certainly go to the art museum and drink in the history through art. It was our most favorite part of our short stay here.
Written 23 January 2023
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mfilcol2014
Lisbon, Portugal1,018 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
Beautiful village in Brittany. Picturesque and charming. But a little too touristy with thousands of people (it was Sunday). The walk along the river is spectacular with its water mills and typical houses
The village is famous for its artistic past where several famous writers and painters (such as Gauguin) lived. It still has several art galleries and many biscuit shops.
Written 5 October 2021
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Jurgen B
Brussels, Belgium2,870 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
Yes, it's a quaint, picturesque and touristy village but apart from the little river walk, there is nothing special about it. The art galleries sell mostly rubish and don't have a link with the artistic past of this village, but that's ok for us.
Written 20 September 2020
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Claire-Alan
Amsterdam, The Netherlands299 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
Such a beautiful village. Every step looks like a postal card. We've been amazed by the beauty of it! Elected in 2020 at "number 4 most favorite village of France" by the French (there is a annual competition), and it really deserved it. We walked in the village, bought biscuits at the "Traou Mad" (tastefull things in breton) biscuits shop, went for lunch (lots of choice), went to to the museum, walked again, went to the see the chaptel afterwards at the top of Pont Aven (by car, we were tired), what a great and beautilful day!
Written 26 July 2020
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e6jeh
Worcester, UK28 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019
Lovely Village , great food options & great walks .. The locals are very welcoming & there's lots of easy parking too
Written 17 February 2020
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Fred G
Milton, Canada605 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
Our group of travellers from Canada visited Pont Aven, the village of painters. This little village is filled with character:it boasts the school of Pont Aven with such artists as Paul Gauguin and Emile Bernard to name only two. There are fourteen water mills and fifteen bridges in the town. Take a walk along the riverside, one of the loveliest walks that you will ever experience. The river runs alongside the village and is lined with colourful shrubs and plants all year long. In the downtown there are various galleries and shops. A must visit if you are in this region!
Written 9 November 2019
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Brian M
Montrose, UK1,554 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 • Friends
This is a beautiful town to visit. Unfortunately it was raining on the day that we were there but it would be glorious in the sunshine. Definitely a great place to visit.
Written 2 November 2019
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MikeFee
Paris, France522 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
There's a lot of history here and it surely has been discovered. The center has lots of interesting shops, restaurants, galleries and cafe's. It even has a couple of local biscuit shops that offfer samples. Fortunately, most of the tourists come in by bus so there's nots a ton of traffic but do watch because those 21 centrury big busses have to negotiate donkey cart sized roads which can get a little dicey.
Written 15 October 2019
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Orbslos
Torquay, UK562 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
Luckily the town doesn't appear to have changed,and again as we have quite a large Camper Van, the free parking really helps. I would recomend anyone to visit.
Written 5 October 2019
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