Hotels in Quimper, France

Quimper (Brittany) Pop: 70,000

Lying at the convergence of the rivers Odet and Steir, its very name derives from the Breton for "confluence of two rivers."

It is viewed by many as the historical and cultural centre of Brittany.

Unlike its almost namesake, Quimperle, Quimper is more populous and has a renown pottery industry featuring traditional Breton blue and yellow designs.

Attractions in Quimper:

Musee de Pont-Aven
Lacronan 15th century church
Le Port-Rhu Musee
Parc Naturel Regional d'Amorique
Cathedral St-Corentin
Musee Departamental Breton
Musee Bigouden
Iles de Glenan boat excursions
Marinarium at Concarneau
Parc de Chateau de Lanniron
Musee des Beaux-Arts
Festival de Cornouaille-annually in July
Locmaria church