Quimper is the capital of the South Finistere. Deep into Breton tradition and heritage culture, Quimper has numerous jewels of architecture within its heart. Very active city, Quimper is also famous for the cruises : promenade on the Odet river, cruise to the ocean to the Glenan Island, etc…

To See and Visit:

• St Corentin Cathedral : Magnificent gothic cathedral with a particularity : a crocked nave and choir. After they built the choir, they realized that the foundation of the rest of the building could not be in the alignment of the rest of the cathedral because of unstable ground : they had to move the axis of the nave in order to make the building stable… pretty collection of stained glass from the 15^th century inside the building…
• Medieval quarter : Essentially around the cathedral and rue Kereon with pretty half-timbered and corbelled floors houses. Nice promenade along the Odet River with pretty flowers beds and old style lighting.
• HB Henriot Earthenware : World renowned, HB Henriot is a signature since the 17^th century and provide collectibles art objects. You will be able to visit the factory with hand painted design and their museum. A front store is available at the end of the visit.
• The Mont frugy : An interesting 30 minutes promenade to the top of the Odet valley that give you a good perspective of the city…

• Place au Beurre : Square surrounded by magnificent half-timbered houses. Don't forget to check out the covered market place very active in this city (usually opens at 5 am)