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Pont-Aven: village and river
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Matto
May 11, 2020
Hiking
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 months here in the 19th century and many of his most famous works were created here. As you stroll through the town and over the bridges, you can vividly imagine how the poetry of these landscapes inspired artists then and now.
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•SpecialGuest
May 7, 2017
Hiking
Not only the Crime Breton Relations of Jean-Luc Bannalec Pont-Aven has made known. Paul Gauguin succumbed to the charm of the idyllic village as early as the end of the 19th century, and many other painters were also attracted to the area. Other dazzling figures associated with Pont-Aven: the Breton bard Botrel and the journalist and writer Xavier Grall, to whom the town has dedicated a memorial to the Aven, where it is seen face to face with the Breton white ermine.
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•Vincent Reboul
October 8, 2021
Cycling
Pont-Aven owes its fame in part to Paul Gauguin who stayed there on numerous occasions between 1886 and 1894. Inspired by the men and the landscapes, the painter forged his …
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Explore the Breton coast and charming villages on this moderate 26.7-mile touring cycling loop, featuring thatched cottages and tidal mills.
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This challenging 44.7-mile touring cycling loop from Concarneau to Moëlan-sur-Mer offers coastal views and varied terrain.
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 60 m
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