The notebook of Quimper et Cornouaille
Choose an escape with the rhythm of the tides.
Breton town, ports, peaks, traditions, beaches and landscapes of the southern Finistere.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Coast · Heritage · Countryside · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Quimper et Cornouaille
Breton town, ports, peaks, traditions, beaches and landscapes of the southern Finistere.
The discovery of Quimper and Cornouaille revolves around Quimper, Concarneau and Pointes and ports. The stay thus alternates between the coast, the heritage, the countryside and the natural spaces, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: weather variable. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Quimper
- Concarneau
- Points and ports
Before you choose
- Useful car
- Meteo variable
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Historical city
Quimper et cathédrale Saint-Corentin
Quimper combines the Odet wharfs, the wood-paned houses and the slender silhouette of Saint-Corentin Cathedral. The visit is best combined with Gothic interiors, shopping alleys and faience shops, to feel a Breton city that is both heritage and active.
Village
Locronan
Locronan strikes by the unity of its granite: large square, old houses, wells, church and cobbled streets seem to be held in the same grey matter. Outside of the busiest hours, the village has a finer presence, with workshops, carved thresholds and facades that tell of the old prosperity linked to sailing canvas.
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Concarneau
Concarneau stands out for his Ville Close, which is located behind its ramparts in the middle of the port. There you cross doors, alleys and docks in a very legible maritime atmosphere, between fishing boats, shops and views of the basins.
Cap
Pointe du Raz
The Pointe du Raz gives a sensation of the end of the world, with its cliffs beaten by the wind and the sea open towards the raz de Sein. The site speaks especially through walking and exposure to elements; a changing weather can make it even more striking.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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