Pont-Croix

Visit Pont-Croix, Brittany

Pont-Croix is a small town, north-east of Audierne and near the coast in the Finistère department at the western end of Brittany. It is an attractive town, with numerous traditional buildings and features, and very pleasant to explore.

Exploring Pont-Croix

The highlight in Pont Croix is the Collegiale Church of Notre-Dame de Roscudon. The church, combining elements of roman and gothic architecture, dates from the 13th century. The tall spire dominates the skyline of the town and the facade features impressive 'lacework' stone carvings, while the inside has a decorative altarpiece and other figures and a painted ceiling.

The market place and town centre are at the top of the hill, around the Collegiate with its pretty gardens.

There are numerous impressive houses to be seen in Pont-Croix, from small workers cottages to impressive grand townhouses, dating from the 15th to 18th centuries, also various small attractive features (fountains etc) to enjoy.

See also the Saint-Vincent Chapel - this was only built in the early 20th century but successfully incorporates historical roman and gothic influences in its design.

Explore the labyrinth of narrow passages around the collegiate, with flowers and greenery peering over the top of ancient walls, then from the small square in front of the church follow the steep cobbled streets (Petite Rue Chere and Grande Rue Chere) down the hillside to the Goyen river below.

The River Goyen below Pont-Croix is crossed by a fine bridge adjacent to an old mill, and the lavoirs (ancient wash-houses) can also be seen.

The Museum of Cap-Sizun Life contains some interesting artefacts and is situated in one of the most attractive 16th century houses in Pont Croix.

Near to Pont-Croix

Follow the attractive road towards Plouhinec along the valley of the River Goyen.

Visit the headland at Pointe de Raz (one of only about 30 designated 'Grand sites of France'), and other places on the Cap Sizun eg Plouhinec

The Ile-de-Sein, an island off the west coast of Cap Sizun, and Locronan, to the east of Pont-Croix, are both very picturesque and classified among the 'most beautiful villages in France'.

Suggested places to visit near Pont-Croix, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Locronan 22km; Crozon 23km; Camaret 27km; Quimper 29km; Armorique Regional Park 34km; Benodet 34km; Le Faou 36km; Le Conquet 41km; Concarneau 47km; Landerneau 49km; Ile Glenan 52km; Ile Molene and Ouessant 52km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Pont-Croix

Pont-Croix tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Pointe du Raz - grand site of france (19km) : Pointe de Penhir - site of natural beauty (25km) : Baie de Douarnenez - site of natural beauty (25km) : Menez-Hom - site of natural beauty (27km) : Jardin du prieuré de Locmaria - remarkable garden (30km) : Parc botanique de Cornouaille - remarkable garden (30km) : Jardin du château de Lanniron - remarkable garden (30km) : Brest - ville fleurie 4* (39km) :

French version: see Pont-Croix (Francais)