Gauguin, l'atelier du Pouldu
Interpretation center in Le Pouldu telling the story of Gauguin and the Synthetists’ stay at Marie Henry’s inn, with a reconstruction of the Buvette de la Plage.
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About the museum
At the end of the 19th century, Paul Gauguin settled in Le Pouldu, far from the crowds of Pont-Aven. He lodged at the Buvette de la Plage, an inn run by Marie Henry, together with Paul Sérusier, Meijer de Haan and Charles Filiger. The painters decorated the walls of the dining room and developed Synthetism there.
From 1989 the commune of Clohars-Carnoët paid tribute to these artists and rebuilt the Buvette. The “chemin des peintres” path was opened in 2003 with panels showing the paintings at their places of inspiration, and the Buvette was renovated in 2013.
The new establishment, opened in 2025 and run by the town, covers about 1,300 m². Seven rooms combine sets, films and reproductions: a train carriage, the arrival at Quimperlé, an artist’s studio, the reconstructed Buvette, a collection of reproductions of the best-known works, a hotel room evoking the growth of the seaside resort, and a closing film on contemporary creation in the area. The collection on display consists of reproductions.
Highlights
- Reconstruction of Marie Henry’s Buvette de la Plage
- Route through seven rooms with sets, films and an audio guide
- Reproductions of the best-known Synthetist works
- Chemin des peintres with panels at the places of inspiration
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours permanent : Gauguin et les synthétistes au Pouldu – Seven immersive rooms with sets, films and reproductions about Gauguin’s stay at Le Pouldu and the Buvette de la Plage.
- Founded
- 2025
- Operated by
- Ville de Clohars-Carnoët
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5Ages 12 to 18, job seekers, students, people with disabilities and their companions, teachers, CEZAM card holders |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 11 · Free for children under 12. |
| Students & apprentices | €5 |
| Guided visit (supplement) | €2 |
Free admission for children under 12, tour guides, press, ICOM card holders and holders of the Passeport culturel Finistère.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Step-free route. Visitors who cannot climb to the upper floor of the reconstructed inn have access to a multimedia display. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are admitted. Accessible parking spaces are nearby, reached via rue des Grands Sables.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
Family game tours on certain days (from age 7, by reservation). Strollers are admitted if not too large; baby changing table available.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available · 300 m to the entrance
Car park about 300 meters from the center, near the Place des Cirques, opposite the tourist office. Accessible parking spaces nearby.
The center is in Le Pouldu, 10 rue des Grands Sables.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café: not available
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
- Coat check
Bookshop, cloakroom, toilets, baby changing table and magnifying glasses. No food service in the center; shops and restaurants nearby.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (FR, EN, DE, NL) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Audio guide in French, English, German and Dutch. Guided visits by reservation (supplement of €2), for example on Thursdays and Sundays in summer. Arriving before 17:30 is advised. |
