Museums in Quimper
This overview contains all museums in and around Quimper. Curious about which museums there are in Quimper? These are the museums:
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Quimper is the historic capital of the Cornouaille region and the current prefecture of the Finistère department in Brittany, France. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its traditional Breton culture and famous faience pottery production.
Founded in the Roman era, Quimper developed around its impressive Gothic cathedral of Saint-Corentin, which remains one of the city's most significant landmarks. The old town features well-preserved medieval architecture with characteristic half-timbered houses.
The city has a strong artistic tradition, notably through its pottery industry dating back to the 17th century, producing the distinctive hand-painted Quimper faience. Today, Quimper serves as an important cultural center, hosting various museums that showcase both its local heritage and broader artistic collections.
This overview contains all museums in and around Quimper. Curious about which museums there are in Quimper? These are the museums:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any current exhibitions in and around Quimper.
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Quimper.