Châteauneuf-Du-Faou: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

In Châteauneuf-du-Faou, you can encounter Paul Sérusier not only in the museum: the murals in the baptistery of Saint-Julien Church are the only decoration by Paul Sérusier still preserved on site and accessible to the public; they were created between 1914 and 1919.

Culture and history

Saint-Julien Church was rebuilt in two construction phases between 1869 and 1878 according to plans by the architect Jules Boyer. It contains murals by Paul Sérusier, created between 1914 and 1918.

The Musée Sérusier presents works by Paul and Marguerite Sérusier, as well as their connections to Châteauneuf-du-Faou. It also offers a permanent exhibition on the art of Marguerite and Paul Sérusier. The town of Châteauneuf-du-Faou also preserves a significant collection of more than 200 works.

The Notre-Dame-des-Portes Chapel was rebuilt in the 19th century and is one of five sanctuaries in Brittany dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is open daily. A Gothic porch from the former chapel has been preserved on site; it was rebuilt on the wall of the former sacristy and has a holy-water stoup on its right pillar. The major Pardon pilgrimage at Notre-Dame-des-Portes Chapel takes place on the third Sunday of every August.

The old Pont du Roy in Penn-ar-Pont dates back to the 17th century.

Nature and trails

The canalised Aulne forms the southern boundary of the municipality of Châteauneuf-du-Faou and is an important ecological corridor. Towpaths run along its banks for walking.

The circular route “In the footsteps of the Sérusiers in Châteauneuf-du-Faou” connects the town with its surroundings and passes through both urban and natural areas. The circular route “In the footsteps of the Sérusiers” offers views of the valley, the canal, Château de Trévarez and the Montagnes Noires.

An excursion on the Nantes-to-Brest Canal can begin in Châteauneuf-du-Faou and include a stop in Pont-Coblant.

Geographical location

The RN164 runs north of the built-up area; it is approximately 400 metres from the municipality’s entrance and less than 2 kilometres from the town centre.

More local pages

More local pages: Guipavas, Sibiril, Concarneau, Coat-Méal, Combrit, Lilia, Le Relecq-Kerhuon, Langolen.

To the higher-level travel overview: Finistere.