Pont-Aven, an open-air workshop
Since the XIXᵉ century, Pont-Aven has attracted artists in search of light, nature and poetry. In the alleyways, galleries and workshops bear witness to a creative effervescence that is still alive and well. Painters, sculptors, glassmakers and ceramists exhibit their work here, reviving the bohemian spirit of Gauguin and the Nabis. To stroll through the city of painters is to follow in the footsteps of a vibrant history that continues to inspire every day.
meet the designers
As you stroll along the streets, each window reveals a world, each studio an encounter. Here, you can chat with the artists, discover their gestures, pigments and influences. Pont-Aven is home to one of the highest concentrations of galleries in Brittany, offering a unique diversity of styles and perspectives. An enriching artistic stroll, ideal for feeding the imagination or unearthing a singular piece.
