2025 Embroiderers’ Festival in Pont-l’Abbé
The Embroiderers' Festival returns to Pont-l'Abbé in Finistère from July 10 to 13, 2025, to celebrate its 71st edition.
This iconic event in the Pays Bigouden region has become a true institution in Brittany since its creation in 1954.
Every year, thousands of curious visitors flock to Pont-l'Abbé to discover Breton traditions and local culture in a festive spirit.
Don't miss this 2025 edition, which promises to be a great success.
For four days, the town of Pont-l'Abbé is transformed into a veritable open-air theater.
The festival celebrates the expertise of embroiderers, a symbol of Bigouden heritage, through demonstrations, a competition open to all, and meetings with artisans. The streets come alive with the rhythm of parades by folk groups from all over Brittany and beyond, dressed in their finely embroidered traditional costumes.
Highlights include:
Dance, Breton music, and traditional song performances also punctuate these days.
Attending the Embroiderers' Festival is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the Breton way of life.
Between craft markets, embroidery workshops, and tastings of local specialties, you can learn about traditions and take home authentic souvenirs in a friendly setting.
Ideally located in the heart of Finistère, Le Manoir de Kerhuel welcomes you 10 minutes from Quimper in a haven of peace.
You will immediately fall under the spell of this important site of 15th-century Breton history, bordered by an avenue of century-old beech trees.
Settle into one of our spacious and comfortable rooms and suites and enjoy all the comforts of a **** hotel.
Reserve a table in our bistro restaurant and discover creative cuisine made with fresh produce.
After a day of sightseeing, you can enjoy a relaxing moment by the outdoor pool heated to 26°C, unwind in the sauna, reserve a tennis court, or spend some quality time in our games room.
This iconic event in the Pays Bigouden region has become a true institution in Brittany since its creation in 1954.
Every year, thousands of curious visitors flock to Pont-l'Abbé to discover Breton traditions and local culture in a festive spirit.
Don't miss this 2025 edition, which promises to be a great success.
Immerse yourself in Breton traditions
Discover a rich and festive Breton program
For four days, the town of Pont-l'Abbé is transformed into a veritable open-air theater.
The festival celebrates the expertise of embroiderers, a symbol of Bigouden heritage, through demonstrations, a competition open to all, and meetings with artisans. The streets come alive with the rhythm of parades by folk groups from all over Brittany and beyond, dressed in their finely embroidered traditional costumes.
Highlights include:
- the Fest-Noz, Thursday, July 10th at the open-air theater with singers such as Marie-Annick Lagadic and Klervi Rivière
- the Embroiderers' Trophy
- the grand Sunday parade through the streets of Pont-l'Abbé
- the coronation of the Queen of the Embroiderers
Dance, Breton music, and traditional song performances also punctuate these days.
Enjoy a unique experience combining tradition and local specialties
Attending the Embroiderers' Festival is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the Breton way of life.
Between craft markets, embroidery workshops, and tastings of local specialties, you can learn about traditions and take home authentic souvenirs in a friendly setting.
Your stay at the Manoir de Kerhuel **** on the outskirts of Quimper
Ideally located in the heart of Finistère, Le Manoir de Kerhuel welcomes you 10 minutes from Quimper in a haven of peace.
You will immediately fall under the spell of this important site of 15th-century Breton history, bordered by an avenue of century-old beech trees.
Settle into one of our spacious and comfortable rooms and suites and enjoy all the comforts of a **** hotel.
Reserve a table in our bistro restaurant and discover creative cuisine made with fresh produce.
After a day of sightseeing, you can enjoy a relaxing moment by the outdoor pool heated to 26°C, unwind in the sauna, reserve a tennis court, or spend some quality time in our games room.
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