Quimper: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 49 - 62 KYRIAD Quimper Sud
 The Kyriad Quimper Sud is located 4 km from the Saint-Corentin Cathedral in Quimper town centre. It offers rooms with Wi-Fi access and flat-screen TVs… MoreEUR 51 - 59 Ibis Quimper
 The Ibis Quimper offers quiet, comfortable rooms and free Wi-Fi near the city centre. It is just 3 km from Penvilliers Exhibition Centre and 15 km fro… MoreEUR 95 - 326 Manoir Hôtel Des Indes
 This eco-friendly hotel offers charming rooms designed to capture the spirit of the East Indies. Surrounded by a large park, it features an indoor swi… MoreEUR 65 - 110 Mercure Quimper Centre
 Located in the heart of Quimper, opposite the train station and a short walk from the Saint-Corentin Cathedral, the recently renovated Mercure feature… MoreEUR 37 - 65 Premiere Classe Quimper
 This low-cost hotel is located a 5-minute drive from the city centre of Quimper and a 15-minute drive from the ocean. It offers rooms with satellite T… MoreEUR 69 - 160 Oceania Quimper
 The Oceania is a modern hotel offering a friendly service and quiet, air-conditioned rooms. Close to the main roads in Quimper, in summer it has an ou… MoreEUR 55 - 133 Hotel Dupleix
 The Hotel Dupleix offers free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking and flat-screen TVs in all guest rooms. It is situated in the heart of Quimper, near the Ode… MoreEUR 49 - 84 Hôtel De La Gare
 Located in front of Quimper SNCF Train Station, Hotel de la Gare is a 10-minute walk from the city centre. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, TV and pri… MoreEUR 46 - 110 Campanile Quimper
 Ideally located in Quimper, a city full of architectural, natural and cultural richness, this modern hotel offers a friendly welcome and comfortable, … MoreEUR 80 - 160 Best Western Hôtel Kregenn
 Situated a stone´s throw from Quimper Cathedral, the Best Western Kregenn boasts modern rooms which have been beautifully decorated, combining s… MoreEUR 59 - 91 Escale Oceania Quimper
 Ideally located in the centre of Quimper, near the Odet docks, the peaceful and friendly Escale Oceania Quimper offers well-equipped and comfortable r… MoreEUR 39 - 42 Etap Hôtel Quimper
 Located 10 minutes from the centre of Quimper, Etap Hotel Quimper offers rooms for up to 3 people at affordable rates.
Etap Hotel Quimper offers 48 r… MoreEUR 80 - 135 Gradlon
 In Quimper, a town known for its art and history, this former coaching Inn, a hotel conveniently located within walking distance of the cathedral, exc… MoreEUR 47 - 108 All Seasons Quimper
 The All Seasons Quimper is located opposite the Château de Lanniron, just a 10-minute drive from the beach. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, a TV and… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quimper: Guide
Quimper (Kemper in commune of Brittany in northwestern France. Population (1999): 67,127. Its inhabitants are called Quimpérois.
Administration
Quimper is the Prefectures in France|prefecture]] (capital) of the Finistère departments of France|department.
Geography
The name Quimper comes from the confluence of the Steir, the Odet and the Jet River|Jet rivers.
History
Quimper, the capital of the Département of Finistere, is situated in a pretty valley at the confluence of the Odet and Steir river estuaries, in the southwestern corner of Brittany. It is the ancient capital of La Cornouaille, Brittany’s most traditional region, and has a distinctive Breton character. It is at the intersection of Route National 165, D785, D765 and D783, 34 miles northwest of Lorient, 111 miles west of Rennes and 303 miles west-southwest of Paris.
Quimper was originally settled during Roman times. Its name was derived from the Breton word ‘Kemper’, meaning the confluence (of two rivers). By AD 495, the town had become a Bishopric. It subsequently became the capital of the counts of Cornouailles. In the 11th century, it was united with the Duchy of Brittany. During the Breton War of Succession|civil wars of the 14th century, the town suffered considerable ruin. In 1364, the duchy passed to the House of Montfort.
The town has a rustic atmosphere with charming footbridges spanning the rivers that flow through it. The Church of Locmaria, a Romanesque structure, dates from the 11th century. The Cathedral of Saint-Corentin, with its magnificent Gothic-style façade, was constructed between the 13th and 16th centuries. It is the oldest Gothic structure in Lower Brittany. Its two towers are 250 feet tall; its spires were added in the 19th century. The 15th century stained glass windows are exceptional. The cathedral was named after Quimper’s first bishop.
To the cathedral’s west are the pedestrianized streets of Vieux Quimper with a wide array of crêperies, half-timbered houses and shops. Near the Episcopal palace, which now holds the Musée départemental Breton are the ruins of the town’s 15th century walls. Nearby is the Musée des Beaux-Arts. The museum has a 19th century façade and an entirely rebuilt interior. It houses a collection of 14th to 21st century paintings that includes works by Boucher, Corot, Oudry and Rubens along with canvases by such Pont-Aven school painters as Bernard, Denis, Lacombe, Maufra and Sérusier.
The town's best known product is Quimper faïence pottery. It has been made here since 1690, using bold provincial designs of Jean-Baptiste Bousquet. The town’s eating establishments boast of some of the best crêpes and cider in Brittany. The town has also been known for copper and bronze work, food items, galvanized ironware, hosiery, leather, paper and woolen goods.
Main Monuments
the Roman Catholic cathedral of Saint-Corentin ,,]. This cathedrale has a remarkable bend in its middle.
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some lovely churches (Locmaria, Saint-Mathieu, Kerfeunteun, Ergue-Armel...)
an old downtown with mediaeval fortifications and houses
Musée des Beaux-Arts (near the cathedral)
Cornouaille Festival: traditional dance (last week of July)
Faience museumMiscellaneous
Births
Quimper was the birthplace of:
Élie Catherine Fréron (1719-1776), critic and controversialist
Yves-Joseph de Kerguelen-Trémarec (1734-1797), explorer, admiral, discoverer of the Kerguelen archipelago
Rene-Marie Madec (1736-1784), adventurer, Nawab of India. See also René Madec
René Laënnec (1781-1826), physician, inventor of the stethoscope
Max Jacob (1876-1944), poet, painter, writer and critic
Philippe Poupon, sailor
William Stanger, footballerTwin towns
Quimper is town twinning|twinned with:
Limerick, Ireland
Remscheid, Germany
Falkirk, ScotlandSee also
Ys
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