The Museum of Fine Arts
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Créé par Emilie, le 20 mai 2026
Votre guide Ryo
Quimper, France
Cornouaille’s Capital in All Its GloryParcours audioguidé pour visiter Quimper
This tour of Quimper invites you into the heart of a storied city nestled at the meeting point of the Odet River and the Steïr River. Wander through the old quarter, where half-timbered houses lean gently over the streets, and look up to the graceful spires of Quimper Cathedral, whose choir curves intriguingly to follow the line of the river. From the delicate artistry of its world-renowned faience to the peaceful charm of flower-lined footbridges crossing the water, the city reveals a character that feels both proud and poetic. It’s a walk that leads you from the Bishop’s gardens to the simple pleasure of butter-rich crêpes, offering a gentle and immersive glimpse into one of Brittany’s cultural capitals.
2.5 km
Distance
24
Audios
1h00
Durée
Boucle
Parcours
René Laennec Statue
2/24
Saint-Corentin Cathedral
3/24
The Former Golden Lion Hotel
4/24
The "Nouvelles Galeries Anglaret
5/24
The Breton Departmental Museum
6/24
The Medieval Ramparts
7/24
The Building Known as Ty Kodak
8/24
The Max Jacob Theater
9/24
Cornouaille ?
10/24
Advice
11/24
L’Odet
12/24
Max Jacob's Birthplace
13/24
The Épée Passage
14/24
Mont Frugy
15/24
Saint-François Market Hall
16/24
La Place Terre-au-Duc
17/24
Médard bridge
18/24
Kéréon street
19/24
The House of Caryatids
20/24
Treuz Street
21/24
The Butter Square
22/24
The Retreat Garden
23/24
King Gradlon and Saint Corentin
24/24
Quand partir ?
Jan.
9°
15
Feb.
10°
13
March
12°
12
April
14°
11
May
17°
10
June
20°
9
July
22°
9
Aug.
22°
9
Sept.
20°
10
Oct.
16°
13
Nov.
12°
15
Dec.
10°
16
Quimper enjoys a pure oceanic climate, characterized by great mildness throughout the year and humidity that sustains the vibrant greenery of the Cornouaille region, with cool summers around 21°C and mild winters fluctuating between 5°C and 11°C. The ideal period to discover this Breton city runs from June to September, offering the best conditions to admire the spires of Saint-Corentin Cathedral or to stroll through the old quarters with their half-timbered houses. The month of July is particularly unmissable thanks to the Festival de Cornouaille, which celebrates Breton culture in a unique and vibrant atmosphere. Spring, though sometimes changeable, remains a magnificent season to explore the gardens of the Château de Lanniron or to sail down the Odet—"the prettiest river in France"—under a maritime light that is often sublime.
Départ conseillé
No need to worry about where to begin! Our tours are designed as a loop, so you can jump in wherever you are. The navigation system and audio-guide will automatically adjust to your location. However, if you happen to be nearby, we do have a preferred starting point: Place Saint-Corentin
Parking à proximité
Parking de la Tourbie : Pl,de la Tourbie, 29000 Quimper
À savoir
During our visit, you'll be passing through the Jardin de la Retraite. To avoid any last-minute surprises, please note that this site has specific opening and closing times. The same goes for the Musée Départemental Breton and the Halles Saint-François.
Découvrez 24 lieux d'intérêt à Quimper
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