Guidebook for Quimper
Sightseeing
Sightseeing: Stunning village, full of character... (named after a revered Irishman who settled here in the Dark Ages, but the place’s spiritual roots go back much further. From the late Middle Ages, sail-making brought prosperity, and an exceptionally handsome architectural legacy. (Source: Tourisme Bretagne)
276 locals recommend
Locronan
Place de l'ÉgliseSightseeing: Stunning village, full of character... (named after a revered Irishman who settled here in the Dark Ages, but the place’s spiritual roots go back much further. From the late Middle Ages, sail-making brought prosperity, and an exceptionally handsome architectural legacy. (Source: Tourisme Bretagne)
Sightseeing: Gothic cathedral, begun in 1239, with soaring twin spires & 15th-century stained-glass windows (Source: Google maps)
90 locals recommend
Saint-Corentin Cathedral
Place Saint-Corentin Sightseeing: Gothic cathedral, begun in 1239, with soaring twin spires & 15th-century stained-glass windows (Source: Google maps)
Sightseeing: The original site of Quimper
Locmaria's quarter, the 12th century roman church (one of the oldest building in Finistère), the ancient priory and the medieval garden. Source Office de Tourisme
Rue du Guéodet
Rue du GuéodetSightseeing: The original site of Quimper
Locmaria's quarter, the 12th century roman church (one of the oldest building in Finistère), the ancient priory and the medieval garden. Source Office de Tourisme
Visit: Wonderful old fishing port, plenty of bars creperies, ice cream parlers and shopping....
PS: don't forget to visit the chocolaterie
214 locals recommend
Concarneau
Visit: Wonderful old fishing port, plenty of bars creperies, ice cream parlers and shopping....
PS: don't forget to visit the chocolaterie
Vedettes de l'Odet
2 Av. de l'OdetBoat trip: Discover the isles or take a cruise on the Odet
Entertainment & Activities
Visit: Lare aquarium, Brest, you can visit the aquarium and maybe do some shopping in Brest
312 locals recommend
Oceanopolis
Port de Plaisance du Moulin Blanc Visit: Lare aquarium, Brest, you can visit the aquarium and maybe do some shopping in Brest
Cinéville
67 Rue de la Providence Cinema complex:
Bowling et Bar Le Master
59 Rue Président SadateVisit: Good evening bowling, with bar and food
Swimming pool: fun pool, chute, wave machine, large pool with lane swimming, children pool, toboggan, jacuzzi
8 locals recommend
Aquarive leisure swimming pool
159 Bd de Créac'h GwenSwimming pool: fun pool, chute, wave machine, large pool with lane swimming, children pool, toboggan, jacuzzi
Getting Around
QUB - Agence commerciale
12 Quai du Steir Buses:
Quimper Train Station
1 Pl. Louis ArmandTrains:
Place de la Tourbie
Place de la Tourbie Parking:
Essentials
Biocoop Tréqueffelec
5 All. de Trequeffelec Shopping: Healthy eating and natural products
Groceries and essential shopping: Open till late
Tel: 02 98 11 02 02
12 locals recommend
Carrefour City
47 Rue KéréonGroceries and essential shopping: Open till late
Tel: 02 98 11 02 02
Cathedral Pharmacy
24 Pl. Saint-CorentinPharmacie:
Parks & Nature
Sightseeing: Great for a quite stroll at the end of the day.... 2 minutes from the studio
17 locals recommend
Retirement Garden
35 Rue Élie Freron Sightseeing: Great for a quite stroll at the end of the day.... 2 minutes from the studio
Visit: Next to the sea, large pond, canoeing, children play area, fitness track for running and training
Créac'h Guen
Visit: Next to the sea, large pond, canoeing, children play area, fitness track for running and training
Visit: Surfing, and wonderful views along the whole 40km of the bay http://www.brittanytourism.com/discover-our-destinations/quimper-cornouaille/unmissable-sites/pointe-de-la-torche
182 locals recommend
Pointe de la Torche
Visit: Surfing, and wonderful views along the whole 40km of the bay http://www.brittanytourism.com/discover-our-destinations/quimper-cornouaille/unmissable-sites/pointe-de-la-torche
Bonobo Parc de loisirs
45 Rue Président SadatePark: Tree climbing adventure park
Arts & Culture
Quimper Museum of Fine Arts
40 Pl. Saint-Corentin Sightseeing:
Breton County Museum
1 Rue du Roi GradlonSightseeing:
Rares sont les villes dont le nom est lié à un art, une passion. Quimper a la chance de figurer parmi celles-ci. Associée à l'univers de la faïence depuis déjà plus de trois cents ans Source Office de Tourisme
29 locals recommend
Museum of Quimper Pottery
14 Rue Jean Baptiste BousquetRares sont les villes dont le nom est lié à un art, une passion. Quimper a la chance de figurer parmi celles-ci. Associée à l'univers de la faïence depuis déjà plus de trois cents ans Source Office de Tourisme
Théâtre de Cornouaille
1 Espl. François MitterrandThéâtre Max Jacob
4 Bd Dupleix Sightseeing: Cultural
Shopping
The Gallery - Géant Quimper
163 Rte de BénodetBon shopping !
Centre commercial Carrefour Quimper
11 Rue du PoherShopping Centre: