Visit the Maison Musée Gauguin in Clohars Carnoët near the campsite
Clohars Carnoët is a commune in Finistère that offers an ideal vacation setting, with the charming fishing port of Doëlan and the seaside resort of Le Pouldu. Just a stone’s throw from our campsite in Clohars Carnoët, discover the Maison Musée Gauguin, dedicated to the life of this painter.
A cultural stop at the Maison Musée Gauguin
Just 700 meters from your campsite in Clohars Carnoët, the Maison Musée Gauguin is well worth a visit. This museum houses a reconstruction of the Buvette de la Plage, the place where Paul Gauguin and other painters stayed in 1889 and 1890. These artists, the originators of synthesism, a pictorial style of their own, began painting the walls, ceilings and windows of the inn’s dining room.
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The “goose” painted by Gauguin on one of these walls, right in the plaster, remains one of the most incredible decorative ensembles of this period. Through staging and sound creations, enjoy a unique experience. The museum retraces the painter’s life through a guided tour, digital tablets and painters’ notebooks. During the summer, visitors can take part in activities, walks and art workshops. The Maison Musée Gauguin is open from May to the end of October. In July and August, the museum is open daily from 11am to 7pm.
What to do around the museum
Close to the Gauguin Museum, discover unspoilt nature, tourist attractions and a wide range of family activities. Discover the beautiful sandy beaches of Clohars Carnoët. The Grands Sables beach has retained its charm of yesteryear. It’s very popular with families. Bellangenêt beach attracts locals and visitors alike for its wide-open spaces, while Kerou beach is a well-known surf spot for water sports enthusiasts. Clohars Carnoët is also home to the charming fishing port of Doëlan, nestled in a deep, narrow ria. Stroll through this picture-postcard setting, alive with the activity of local fishermen.
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From the port of Doëlan, a footpath leads to the seaside resort of Le Pouldu and its marina. An ideal place for a boat trip out to sea or to explore the wild Finistère coastline. For another enjoyable family outing, visit the Quinquis wildlife park. This human-scale park, where the animals are free to roam and interact with the public, is a delight for young and old alike. Last but not least, don’t miss the Saint-Maurice abbey site on the banks of the Laïta river in Clohars Carnoët. This ruined Cistercian abbey, founded in the 12th century, lies at the heart of a vast wooded area of over 100 hectares. During the summer season, enjoy events, temporary exhibitions and nature walks in this exceptional environment.
Your 3-star camping vacation in Clohars-Carnoët
Camping du Pouldu in Clohars Carnoët is ideal for a peaceful, natural holiday, with activities for all the family. Just a stone’s throw from the Gauguin Museum and the beach, this 3-star campsite offers mobile homes with terrace, fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom and separate toilet. For an unusual and authentic stay, book the Coco Sweet. Discover this simple, comfortable tent for up to 4 people, without water or toilet.
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If you prefer traditional camping, spacious, tree-lined pitches are available for your tent, caravan or camper van. All campers enjoy the heated swimming pool, perfectly integrated into the vegetation. The little ones can enjoy the paddling pool, also heated by a heat pump.
Finally, during your stay, take advantage of the many services and activities on offer (mini-farm, playgrounds, bike rental, electric car charging station, etc.).
