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Societies & CivilizationsMusée bigouden
Pont-l'Abbé · Finistère · Bretagne
The Bigouden Museum, located at the Château des Barons du Pont in Pont-l'Abbé in Finistère, is dedicated to the culture and heritage of the Bigouden Region. It documents the traditions and identity of this Breton region. The museum relies notably on research in local history, including that conducted on the Pichavant embroidery house. Currently undergoing restoration until winter 2026, the museum continues its activity through temporary exhibitions and off-site events, demonstrating a dynamic programming approach adapted to its audience.
Practical information
Address
Square de l'Europe, 29120 Pont-l'Abbé, France
Phone number
02 98 66 09 09 (mairie)Official website
musee.ville-pontlabbe.bzhGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Quimper, 17 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
25 min by car from Quimper.
Nearest station
Quimper, 17 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
25 min by car from Quimper.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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