Where is the nearest tourist office?

The Tourist Office is located at 11 place Gambetta, in Pont-l’Abbé town centre. Click here for opening times.

What day is the market?

The market takes place all year round on Thursday mornings at Place Gambetta and Place de la République . It is one of the biggest in the south of Finistère. In summer, there is an arts and crafts market in addition to the traditional market on Place Gambetta.

How do I get to Pont-l'Abbé by public transport?

Pont-l’Abbé is served by coaches from the BreizhGo network . The route is number 956/57. Transport on demand (TAD) is also available on reservation.

Where are the motorhome parks?

You can easily park your motorhome at two service and parking areas: At the Centre Leclerc Aire Camping Car Park – a new area built in 2025 located just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Pont-l’Abbé. All the other service and parking areas are listed on the map of motorhome parks .

What WIFI connections are available in the commune?

WIFI is free and unlimited 24 hours a day at the tourist office and Place de la République in the town centre.

What are the town's must-see events?

The Brodeuses festival takes place at the beginning of July. It takes place over 3 days, closing on Sunday with a parade, the election of the Queen of the Brodeuses and the triumph of the bellringers. You can find the agenda with all the events here . Pont-l’Abbé also has a cultural centre, Le Triskell , where shows take place all year round.

Pont-l'Abbé

Pont-l’Abbé

The capital of the Bigouden region and a historic riverside town, Pont-l’Abbé, , will amaze you with its unique heritage and its many shops.

Getting there

Historical and commercial town and its big Thursday morning market

To discover Pont-l’Abbé is to enter a town with a well-preserved heritage. It has been awarded the “Historic Town” label by the “Towns and Places of Art and History” network.

The port in the town, the inhabited bridge, the castle, the beautiful facades, the streets and the market halls bear witness to a dynamic past linked mainly to trade and to the central location of this commune in the Bigouden region. Today, a small tourist train offers a guided tour of the town and its must-sees.

Today, shopkeepers are working hard to maintain the lively atmosphere and range of goods and services for which Pont-l’Abbé is renowned. Fashion boutiques, decorators, delicatessens, second-hand shops, designers and delicatessens – in all, there are more than 150 shops in the streets of the centre.

It’s the ideal place to pick out your holiday souvenirs, while enjoying the pleasant surroundings provided by a few trees and heritage monuments.

The weekly Thursday morningmarket reflects this dynamism. It’s one of the biggest markets in South Finistère. It takes place all year round in the Place de la République and Place Gambetta, with the latter also hosting a craft market in summer.

©A stroll through Pont-L'Abbé town centre|A. Lamoureux

©Ruins of Lambour in Pont-l'Abbé|A. Lamoureux

To serve as a fortress, the castle was built by the lords of Pont, later barons. In 1675, during the Bonnets rouges revolt, the peasants protested against the new taxes, devastating and setting fire to the castle. At the beginning of the ^18th century, the main building was rebuilt over the old cellars.

During the French Revolution, it was also used as a prison. Since 1955, this castle, standing proudly at the foot of the river, has also housed the Musée Bigouden* in its keep. The moat is now a park.

*The Musée Bigouden is currently closed for renovation.

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©Pont-l'Abbé inhabited bridge|S. Peuziat

In the ^18th and ^19th centuries, the port of Pont-l’Abbé was a major trading centre. Grain, fish, potatoes and pinewood were exported, while wine, salt and timber from the north were landed.

Today, the port is home to a few boats and offers a pleasant stroll as well as a magnificent view of the bridge and the castle keep.

The Pont-l’Abbé bridge is one of the few inhabited bridges in France.

It used to be a bridge dam, a potato starch factory and a flour mill before giving way to embroidery workshops, including the Le Minor company with its famous dolls. Today, it is still inhabited and houses shops.

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©The Bigouden monument in Pont-l'Abbé|E. Cléret

This limestone and bronzework by François Bazin dates from 1931. It represents the 5 ages of life: four women and a child:

the grandmother
the mother
the sister
the young girl
the little girl

They are thinking of their sons, brothers, husbands or grandsons battling the storm at sea. On the sides, two bronze bas-reliefs illustrate scenes from Breton legend.

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©Nespoon fresco in Pont-l'Abbé|A. Lamoureux

Nespoon, a young Polish artist, has created a 70^m2 fresco on a wall in the Place des Carmes.

The designs, initially stencilled, are inspired by Bigouden embroidery: flowers, rosettes and semi-circles.

Don’t miss this unique work!

The estuary of the river at Pont-l’Abbé is classified as a site of major ecological interest: there are 9 signs to accompany your nature walk.

The towpath is a real reminder of the commercial port. You’ll come across a cobbled dyke, pine woods, a tide mill and islets that are home to many birds… The landscapes shaped by the tides will surprise you with their beauty.

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To continue your visit...

Musée Bigouden - Fermé pour travaux

Église de Notre-Dame des Carmes

Église de Lambour

Menhir de Penglaouic

©Festival of embroiderers in Pont-l'Abbé|E. Cléret

Festival des Brodeuses

Every summer, at the beginning of July, the Brodeuses festival takes over the streets and the Bois Saint-Laurent for a long weekend. Created in 1954, this festival is one of the oldest traditional cultural events in France.

The highlight of the festival is theelection of the Queen of the Brodeuses on Sunday afternoon, but there’s a whole programme on offer over the 3 or 4 days: a parade of Breton costumes, competitions, fest-noz, demonstrations and more.

To buy your tickets, visit one of our tourist offices.

The dates and detailed day-by-day programme can be found in the diary section.

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FAQ

Where is the nearest tourist office?
The Tourist Office is located at 11 place Gambetta, in Pont-l’Abbé town centre.
Click here for opening times.
What day is the market?
The market takes place all year round on Thursday mornings at Place Gambetta and Place de la République. It is one of the biggest in the south of Finistère.
In summer, there is an arts and crafts market in addition to the traditional market on Place Gambetta.
How do I get to Pont-l'Abbé by public transport?
Pont-l’Abbé is served by coaches from the BreizhGo network. The route is number 956/57.
Transport on demand (TAD) is also available on reservation.

Where are the motorhome parks?
You can easily park your motorhome at two service and parking areas:
- At the Centre Leclerc
- Aire Camping Car Park – a new area built in 2025 located just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Pont-l’Abbé.
All the other service and parking areas are listed on the map of motorhome parks.
What WIFI connections are available in the commune?
WIFI is free and unlimited 24 hours a day at the tourist office and Place de la République in the town centre.
What are the town's must-see events?
The Brodeuses festival takes place at the beginning of July. It takes place over 3 days, closing on Sunday with a parade, the election of the Queen of the Brodeuses and the triumph of the bellringers.
You can find the agenda with all the events here.
Pont-l’Abbé also has a cultural centre, Le Triskell, where shows take place all year round.

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