La Cheminee Rouge

It’s a 40-minute drive from the site to the village of Pont-Aven, a place that inspired great things from artist Paul Gauguin. Visit the town’s art museum to see a collection of Impressionist paintings, then take a walk along the hour-long riverside trail through the Bois d'Amour for some real-life gorgeous views (perhaps pack art materials of your own in case the urge takes you…) Just outside town is the Labyrinthe de Pont-Aven, a fab place for family fun – fight your way out of the themed mazes (perhaps encountering some well-known characters along the way), play giant wooden games and make new furry friends at the mini farm. Another 10 minutes or so in the car and you’ll hit the coast – the beaches of Guidel Plage, Port Manech and Le Pouldu are top picks for chilled days or active times surfing, playing beach volleyball or taking watersports kit out on the waves. The coastal walled town of Concarneau is also well worth a visit.