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Quimper self catering holiday homes accommodation.
This page lists holiday homes gites cottages accommodation in
Quimper and/or closeby. If you are travelling for business or
pleasure please choose from our selection of self catering accommodation
in Quimper. Quimper is a town and the capital of the Finistère
department of Brittany in northwestern France. The name Quimper
comes from the Breton kemper "confluent" because the
city was built on the confluence of the rivers Steir, Odet and
Jet. Quimper lies at the intersection of Route National 165,
D785, D765 and D783, 34 miles northwest of Lorient. Quimper is
the ancient capital of La Cornouaille, Brittany’s most traditional
region, and has a distinctive Breton character. Shops and flags
celebrating the region's Celtic heritage can be found throughout
the city. The town has a rustic atmosphere with footbridges spanning
the rivers that flow through it, while the pedestrianized streets
of Vieux Quimper have a wide array of crêperies, half-timbered
houses and shops. The Church of Locmaria, a Romanesque structure,
dates from the 11th century. The Cathedral of Saint-Corentin,
with its Gothic-style façade, was constructed between
the 13th and 16th centuries. It is the oldest Gothic structure
in lower Brittany. The town's best known product is Quimper faïence
pottery. It has been made here since 1690, using bold provincial
designs of Jean-Baptiste Bousquet. |
Sleeps 4. typical Breton penty
stylishly renovated in a village 1800m from the beaches. A little
road (approx. 300m long) leads to the river de Goyen. Every moment
of the year, this house is wonderful for fishermen, water sporters
(boat trip on the sea on a traditional boat, sailing, surfing)
or hiking over the coast routes of Cap Sizun. To visit: La Pointe
du Raz, La Pointe du Van, the island Sein, the harbour of Douarnenez,
the old inner town of Pont Croix, the mediaeval centre of Quimper.
4 Persons.
This beautiful start of the century cottage (60m2), is situated
in the direct surrounding of a village, 250m from the sea. It
has been completely renovated in June 2002. Charming, cosy and
close to the centre of the town and the beach (900 m). A visit
to the protected nature area Cap Sizun is a must. This is an
ideal surrounding for fishing and to explore Bretagne. You have
to see: the harbour of Douarnenez, the mediaeval centre of Quimper,
het 'Ile Sein' en het 'Pointe du Raz'.
