Cruises from Pont-Aven (Concarneau)
The medieval walled town of Concarneau is one of the most photographed in Brittany, a popular resort and one of France's largest fishing ports. An artist's haven populated by notables such as Robert Wylie in the 1860s, the town still has a creative atmosphere as does nearby Pont-Aven, where Gauguin once had a studio. Pont-Aven is a vibrant and charming destination peppered with art galleries, shops and restaurants. In the 19th century, Pont-Aven was a small commercial town known for its mills and its port. Read more
It has always inspired artists, and American painters began arriving here in 1865. From 1865 onwards, life in the town changed radically.