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Close-up of Pediment West Front
Notre Dame de Roncier
The Beech Room, Quimper Beaux ArtsQuimper, Bretagne.
"Return to Quimper after 40 years."
We arrived on a Saturday morning when the town was busy with both local shoppers and tourists. So much busier than I remembered.
The old part of the town, with the Cathedral and colourful timbered buildings is approached by a tree-lined road running along the River Odet, crossed by numerous bridges, all adorned with summer flowers.
The newer buildings seem to blend quite comfortably with the ancient streets behind them and are now mainly pedestrianised.
Quimper has several claims to fame including - its' Gothic Cathedral with gleaming twin spires (added 1856); Faïence, the distinctive tin glazed earthernware known as Quimper Pottery, on sale on every corner, and the Festival de Cornouaille of music and folklore which attracts several hundred thousand visitors every July.
The Cathedral.
The Cathedral was shrouded in scaffolding but we captured this glimpse of the twin spiresas we walked up Rue Kéréon.
More pictures on things to do.
"Eating."
You will not starve in Quimper - there are eateries galore of every description offering light snacks , crêpes or full meals. We had a Croque Monsieur, a Breton "cake" and a soft drink for 5 euros. A 3-course lunch with a glass of wine or beer could be had for around 12 - 15 euros.
