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City of Art and History
- Capital of Cornwall in southern Finistère, Quimper is labeled city of Art and History through the quality of its architectural heritage: the Saint-Corentin Cathedral, the timber-framed houses of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries alongside the ramparts and the River Odet, the Locmaria district, museums, and lively shopping streets...
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Quimper, with its vernacular architecture, is a popular tourist destination. Quimper is the ancient capital of Cornouaille, Brittany's most traditional region, and has a distinctive Breton Celtic character.
Jun 18, 2018 · The attractive city of Quimper is the oldest in Brittany. Originally settled during Roman times, Quimper saw a significant economic boost from the 17th century due to its pottery industry and today, it’s still a bustling spot in the region, fiercely proud of its Celtic heritage and Breton culture.
- Quimper Cathedral. Often the best cathedrals are the ones that are a bit irregular, and Quimper’s certainly comes into that category. This magnificent building is unique because the north side of the nave curves slightly inwards at the middle; this was done to avoid an area of swampy ground during construction in the 13th century.
- Musée des Beaux-Arts. Much of what greets you at Quimper’s Fine Arts Museum belonged to one man, Jean-Marie de Silguy, who donated more than a thousand works in 1864 on the proviso that the city built a museum in which to display them.
- Musée de la Faïence. For a lot of people “Quimper” means ceramics: Faïence pottery has been produced in the Locmaria quarter, just southwest of the centre of Quimper, since the late-17th century.
- Musée Départemental Breton. In the Episcopal palace where the Cornouaille Bishops lived from the 1500s to the 1800s, the Breton Departmental Museum is an absorbing ride through the rich heritage and culture of Quimper and Finistère.
Jun 19, 2022 · Things to Do in Quimper, France: See Tripadvisor's 40,262 traveller reviews and photos of Quimper tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Quimper.
- The Rive Gauche (South Side) of River Odet
- Ancient Quimper: Locmaria
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After exploring the historic centre you can also take a stroll along the River Odet. Although the buildings here are less ancient it is a pleasant walk and you can also see the imposing renaissance style Hotel de Préfecture on the south side of the river, built around 1904-1910. This is a convincing Renaissance style building: although it is largel...
To discover more about the local pottery industry you can follow the Odet downstream a little way to the Locmaria part of Quimper (still on the southern side of the river). Locmaria was historically the region of the town where pottery was produced and is the oldest part of the town. Highlights here include the church in Locmaria, built in roman st...
If you have time it is worth following the footpath up Mont Frugy for a birds eye view of the town. Also nearby don't miss the beautiful village at Locronanto the south-east of Quimper.
Good food and a zest for life. The capital of Brittany’s Cornouaille region is home to a vibrant cultural scene. Its Fine Arts Museum boasts some of the richest collections in France, with its Max Jacob collection, works by Pierre Tal-Coat and the Pont-Aven School.
The historic city of Quimper is characterized by a bold identity of Finistère, just close to the western point of Brittany. Quimper is famous for its amazing old town, with medieval timber-framed houses with emblematic Breton granite at the base. At every corner is a seducing crêperie.
