Manoir de Squividan

About the museum

The Manoir de Squividan in Clohars-Fouesnant was the home and studio of the painters Émile Simon (1890–1976) and Madeleine Fié-Fieux (1897–1995) during the second half of the 20th century. Both artists, committed to figurative painting, light and local traditions, worked there for decades, surrounded by a landscaped park of more than two hectares.

The estate was bequeathed to the Finistère Département in 1995. It is now run by the public body Domaines et Musées départementaux du Finistère and has been open to the public since 2009.

Every summer, from June to September, an exhibition presents a selection of works by the two painters, with a theme that changes each year, and the park can be visited freely. In 2026 the theme is gastronomy, linked to an exhibition at the Musée départemental breton. Concerts of traditional music also take place in front of the manor in July and August.

Highlights

• Former home and studio of the painters Émile Simon and Madeleine Fié-Fieux
• Annual selection of works by both artists
• Landscaped park of more than two hectares
• Free admission
• Traditional music concerts in summer

Permanent exhibition

• Œuvres d'Émile Simon et de Madeleine Fié-Fieux – Each summer, a selection of paintings by both artists is shown in the manor, with a different theme every year.

Founded

2009

Operated by

EPCC Domaines et Musées départementaux du Finistère

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission. The Pass Domaines & Musées (Solo: €40; Family: €90) covers all departmental sites.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Toilets accessible at reception. Access to the exhibition room and the manor is via a shaded unpaved path, about 3 minutes’ walk from the car park; people with reduced mobility can be dropped off by car as close to the buildings as possible. Assistance dogs are admitted; other dogs are welcome in the park on a lead.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Address: Route de Squividan, Clohars-Fouesnant. From Quimper, follow the direction of Bénodet and turn right at Le Drennec; from Bénodet, follow the direction of Quimper and turn left after the Drennec chapel. The entrance is easy to miss.

Amenities & dining

The park has no litter bins: visitors are asked to take their rubbish away with them.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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