Pont-Aven
The city of painters, birthplace of a new artistic movement at the end of the XIXth century, invites you to walk in their footsteps in a picturesque ambiance.
The duration given here is a general indication, and can be adapted to suit your preferences. If so, please mention it while booking!
Children are welcome on all of the tours.
Pont-Aven, two visions of the Breton folklore
One of the first towns to attract foreigners as early as 1860, Pont-Aven is also the hometown of two champions of the Breton culture, Théodore Botrel and Xavier Grall, who both played a role in promoting Brittany... and both had their own vision of how it should be known to the world. A tension between the celebration of tradition and innovation that is still relevant today.
This town, officially recognized as "little city of character" is also known for its famous biscuits -a tasting is offered during this tour.
Duration : 1h
The Pont-Aven art school
Throughout the town, several statues, commemorative plates, reproductions of paintings, pay homage to Paul Sérusier, Emile Bernard, Paul Gauguin and other painters of the Pont-Aven school. Get away from the main streets and walk in the picturesque "Woods of love" to the Trémalo chapel, where the famous Yellow Christ who inspired Gauguin stands.
The woods are, well, woods, so you need stables shoes for this tour!
If you use mobility aids, please contact me directly to work out a personalized circuit.
Let's play with heritage!
With the hands, focusing on details, using mirrors, looking for mistakes, sorting by colors... a fun and unusual way to enjoy a discovery of a new town!
Observation, touch, memory, curiosity will be sollicited!
Please note that this proposition was developed first and foremost for children aged between 4 and 12. It can also be enjoyable for adults who want to keep in touch with their inner child and want a surprising way of visiting Quimper, but it focused on amusement rather than information.
Advised duration : between 30min and 1h30, depending on the age and personnality of the child
Feeling creative?
What about a Travel notebook? Equippment (little notebook you get to keep, pencils, fineliner) supplied so that you can take notes and illustrate them! Beginners welcome, I will give you drawing advice.
This option is available for all tours, for an extra 5€/person.
And why not an introduction to linocut outside ? Available on all tours for an extra 10€/person.