For informative insights into the town's place in art history, stop by this well-organised and well-presented museum. Gallery size has doubled in recent years, and interactive exhibits delve in to the life and art of Gauguin and others. Some excellent temporary exhibitions also bring masterpieces to town; there is also a garden and a shop.
Musée de Pont-Aven
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Musée Municipal d'Art et d'Histoire
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The ground-floor rooms of the town's main art museum are home to 16th- to 20th-century European paintings, and upper levels include a room dedicated to…
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About 7km south of town, this is decent spot for sunbathing and swimming, with views back to Concarneau.
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Head southwest of town to this viewpoint poking into the sea, where you can discover the remains of an old 18th century fort.
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This lovely stretch of sand is around 1.5km northwest of town. There are lifeguards on duty in summer.
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