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Pont-Aven

Port of Pont-Aven – Pont-Aven loop from Pont-Aven

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France
Finistère
Quimper
Pont-Aven

Port of Pont-Aven – Pont-Aven loop from Pont-Aven

Easy

4.8

(27)

254

hikers

Port of Pont-Aven – Pont-Aven loop from Pont-Aven

01:06

4.09km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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753 m

Pont-Aven: village and river

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The small mill town of Pont Aven nestles idyllically in the green estuary of the river of the same name. He became famous mainly because Paul Gauguin spent three summer …

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1.19 km

Le Petit Port

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3

1.25 km

Port of Pont-Aven

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Formerly a thriving coastal port, today it is a marina, from where you can take a boat trip.

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1.43 km

Pont-Aven

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Famous for its famous school of painting created by Paul Gauguin, it is easy to understand why artists were fascinated by this small port.

Stroll through the small footbridges, admire the remains of the mills, and the old stone houses.

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3.00 km

Village church

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6

3.03 km

Saint-Joseph Church, Pont-Aven

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The church (Église) Saint-Joseph was built in 1875 in the neo-Gothic style in the shape of a Latin cross with two aisles. Due to the narrow building site, the two …

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3.21 km

Promenade Xavier Grall

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Named in honor of the famous Breton poet, the Xavier Grall promenade is a haven of peace in the heart of Pont-Aven. This beautifully flowered walkway along the river will …

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3.21 km

Tranquil stream

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very nice little walking trail

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4.09 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.52 km

258 m

173 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

769 m

182 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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17°C

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June 15, 2025,Spaziergang durch Pont Aven (mit Ebbe und Flut und wunderbarem WoMo-Stellplatz)
Paul Gauguin settled in Pont Aven around 1890, and even today it is a picturesque Breton town where you can visit many galleries, experience the ebb and flow of the Aven and enjoy very good food.

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Today we visited the picturesque town of Pont-Aven.
We parked in the "Parking Bois d'Amour" (free parking).
From there we are on the "Bois d'Amour" path of the same name, we are along the river "Aven" and the many beautiful "watermills" in the center of "Pont-Aven" and on the weekly market there in front of the town hall Market takes …

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Pont-Aven inspired many painters. There are many places along the way where paintings were created. There is a glassblowing workshop in the Rue des Abbes Tanguy! Check it out!

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The small mill town of Pont Aven nestles idyllically in the green estuary of the river Aven of the same name. It became famous mainly because Paul Gauguin spent the summer months here three times in the 19th century and many of his most famous works were created here. Strolling through the town and over the bridges, one can vividly …

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August 14, 2022,🇫🇷🌥Pont-Aven
After the heat of the past few days, it cooled down tonight and rained through until the afternoon. All the greater the joy when the sun shows up a little ⛅️and makes you want to take a trip to nearby Port-Aven.

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