Tourism in Cornouaille - Activities

La " Route des Peintres en Cornouaille " The Painters' Trail through Cornouaille (1850 - 1950)*

The Painters' Trail follows artists through the landscapes which served as subjects allowing the visitor to experience the emotions and fascinations which led the painters to choose Cornouaille.

Seven discovery trails in the steps of the artists from Cornouaille feature visits to museums, art galleries, places of interest, chapels, towns, fishing ports and walks through the countryside. Before setting out on a trail, visitors are recommended to visit a particular museum or art gallery to see pictures of the places to be visited.

			Quimper, Vallée de l'Odet
			Baie de Douarnenez and Cap Sizun
			Pays Bigouden
			Bénodet, Baie de la Forêt, Concarneau
			Pont-Aven, Le Pouldu
			Crozon, Camaret
			Châteauneuf-du-Faou, Le Faouët

In order to ensure that visitors receive quality services, 26 towns plus tourist offices, museums, art galleries, restaurants and hotels have undertaken to meet a certain number of commitments to quality on which the Route des Peintres is founded.

A sign featuring the official logo of the Route des Peintres is sited at the entry to each participating town as well as in the premises of official participants - museums, art galleries, exhibitions, hotels and restaurants.

*Two colour-illustrated guides featuring more than 500 art work reproductions and a series of posters are on sale in local Tourist Offices, bookshops and at the:

Groupement Touristique de Cornouaille
145, avenue de Keradennec
F-29330 QUIMPER CEDEX
Tel.: +33 (0)2 98 90 75 05
Fax: +33 (0)2 98 98 29 50