Quimper, France

Quimper

A Breton town of half-timbered houses, crêperies and painted pottery.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Quimper

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Gothic Saint-Corentin cathedral, whose nave bends slightly.
  2. AfternoonSee the faience pottery workshops and the Musée de la Faïence, then wander the half-timbered old town.
  3. EveningHave dinner in a crêperie by the river Odet.

Day 2

Visit the wild cliffs of the Pointe du Raz, or Locronan village.

What to eat

Crêpes, kouign-amann and a bowl of Breton cider.

Local tips

Make the most of Quimper

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. The Cornouaille festival in July fills the town.

Best photo spot

The cathedral spires above the half-timbered houses and the river Odet.

Getting there

Trains from Paris take about 4.5 hours, from Rennes about 2.5.

Don't miss nearby

Locronan, a granite village, and the Pointe du Raz on the wild coast.

Good to know

Quimper is known for its hand-painted pottery. Try a crêpe and a bowl of Breton cider.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Quimper

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Plan your visit

Getting to Quimper

Getting there

  • Brest Bretagne airport (BES)55 km away
  • Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)210 km away
  • Rennes180 km away
  • Nantes210 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Quimper: good to know

Is Quimper worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A Breton town of half-timbered houses, crêperies and painted pottery.

How many days do you need in Quimper?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Quimper?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. The Cornouaille festival in July fills the town.

How do you get to Quimper?

The nearest airport is Brest Bretagne airport (BES), about 55 km away. Trains from Paris take about 4.5 hours, from Rennes about 2.5.

What is there to see near Quimper?

Nearby hidden places include Belle-Île-en-Mer (101 km), Pink Granite Coast (Ploumanac'h) (103 km) and Vannes (107 km).

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