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
Ruins of Lambour in Pont-l'Abbé
