Pont-Aven – Hénan Tidal Mill loop from Pont-Aven

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Pont-Aven – Hénan Tidal Mill loop from Pont-Aven

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Pont-Aven – Hénan Tidal Mill loop from Pont-Aven

02:24

8.95km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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672 m

Famous for its famous school of painting created by Paul Gauguin, it is easy to understand why artists were fascinated by this small port.

Stroll through the small footbridges, admire the remains of the mills, and the old stone houses.

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3.04 km

Hénan Tidal Mill

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The mill dates from the 15th century and belonged to the Seigneurie du Hénan. It works thanks to the ebb and flow of the river subject to the tides and …

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3.09 km

Belon Oyster Bar

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A tide mill that no longer works. Today it is mainly a stone bridge.

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3.33 km

Bois du Hénan

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The Henan Forest in the vicinity of the tide mill is a protected nature reserve with great hiking trails.

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3.98 km

Sainte-Marguerite Chapel of Hénan

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Be sure to take the branch to Henan Chapel. Although the chapel is rarely open, it is very picturesquely situated. The short detour is worth it.

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4.07 km

Lever de soleil sur l'Aven

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8.24 km

Port of Pont-Aven

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Formerly a thriving coastal port, today it is a marina, from where you can take a boat trip.

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8.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

2.45 km

1.09 km

776 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

2.91 km

955 m

655 m

548 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 31 October

17°C

6°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

June 18, 2023,Bretagne, Pont Aven, Zur Gezeitenmühle

Actually, due to the rather rainy weather, we only planned a stroll through Pont Aven. Then the sun came through more and more and we discovered a picturesque path. We haven't regretted it. Laurel trees and many beautiful views of the Aven estuary

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